July 26, 2021
A young man who killed three members of his family with a firearm has been arrested in Al Ain, police said.
Abu Dhabi Police announced the arrest on Monday but released few details of the incident.
"All procedures are being completed to refer the defendant to Public Prosecution," Abu Dhabi Police wrote on social media.
The man's age or nationality was not released.
Firearms incidents are extremely rare in the UAE, with weapon ownership tightly controlled.
Russia's Muslim Heartlands
Dominic Rubin, Oxford
Document everything immediately; including dates, times, locations and witnesses
Seek professional advice from a legal expert
You can report an incident to HR or an immediate supervisor
You can use the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation’s dedicated hotline
In criminal cases, you can contact the police for additional support
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