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2 Saudi policemen shot dead by unknown gunmen in Riyadh

Xinhua, April 8, 2015 Adjust font size:

Two Saudi policemen were shot dead by anonymous gunmen here in early hours of Wednesday, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The shooting targeted the police personnel while they were patrolling in their vehicle at 1:30 in the morning in the east side of Riyadh. The first policeman died on the scene, while the second one passed away at the hospital.

The spokesperson of Riyadh police has announced the launching of investigation.

No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Last month, other 2 policemen were injured in a similar attack in Riyadh. Endit