6 injured in shooting at Homs camp

Six people sustained varying injuries after a gunman opened fire inside Al-Aydeen (the Returnees) Camp in the city of Homs. Security authorities have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the incident.

31 July, 2026 14:55

HOMS

Local sources, citing eyewitnesses, said a gunman riding a motorcycle opened fire directly at a group of people inside the Returnees Camp in the city of Homs, leaving six people with injuries of varying severity.

According to the sources, the attacker fled the scene to an unknown location. The six injured victims, some of whom were reported to be in critical condition, were transferred to hospitals in the city for receiving the medical treatment.

The shooting prompted a security mobilization, with the relevant authorities launching an investigation and search operation to identify the perpetrator and determine the motive behind the attack.

The circumstances of the shooting and those responsible remain unclear. The incident comes amid a series of attacks carried out by unidentified gunmen in several areas, raising concerns over deteriorating security conditions and the continued targeting of civilians.

ANHA