Two individuals, including an armed man, were killed in a shootout in front of the American consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The incident occurred when a man, driving a car, stopped near the consulate building and got out of the vehicle carrying a firearm. Security forces engaged with the armed individual, resulting in his death and the death of a Nepalese national working in the consulate’s private security. Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident.
The incident occurred when an unidentified man, driving a car, abruptly stopped near the consulate building. He exited the vehicle brandishing a firearm, which immediately caught the attention of the security forces stationed at the consulate.
The security forces, trained to respond to such threats, engaged with the armed individual. The ensuing exchange of gunfire resulted in the death of the armed man and a security guard of Nepalese nationality working for the consulate’s private security.
The Saudi authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the motives behind the armed man’s actions and the sequence of events that led to the tragic outcome. The identity of the armed man has not been disclosed yet, and it remains unclear whether he was targeting the U.S. Consulate or any individuals in particular.
The U.S. Consulate has not issued a statement regarding the incident at the time of this report. The incident underscores the security challenges faced by diplomatic missions worldwide, even in countries considered allies.
