2023 Alexandria shooting
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| 2023 Alexandria shooting | |
|---|---|
| Location | Alexandria, Egypt |
| Date | 8 October 2023 |
Attack type | Mass shooting |
| Weapons | Firearm |
| Deaths | 4 |
| Perpetrator | Egyptian policeman |
On 8 October 2023, a police officer fired his gun into a group of bus passengers in Alexandria, Egypt.[1] The attack occurred during a trip past Pompey's Pillar.[2] Two Israeli tourists and an Egyptian tour guide were killed, and another Israeli was wounded.[3] The suspect was subsequently taken into custody,[4] while the wounded Israeli died of his injuries 12 days later.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Two Israelis, one Egyptian shot dead in Alexandria, Israeli foreign ministry says". Reuters. 8 October 2023. Archived from the original on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ Gritten, David (8 October 2023). "Two Israeli tourists and local guide shot dead in Egypt, Israel says". BBC News. Archived from the original on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ Berman, Lazar (8 October 2023). "Two Israeli tourists killed in shooting attack at Egyptian tourist site". Times of Israel. Archived from the original on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ "Policeman shoots dead two Israelis at Egyptian tourist site in Alexandria". Sky News. 8 October 2023. Archived from the original on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ Hagai Efrat
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