Civilian killed, wife injured in armed attack targeting their vehicle in Tirbê Spîyê

A civilian was killed and his wife injured on Monday after gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the town of Tirbê Spîyê. Internal Security Forces and the Public Prosecutor's Office have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances and motive behind the attack.

Civilian killed, wife injured in armed attack targeting their vehicle in Tirbê Spîyê
6 July, 2026   13:50
QAMISHLO

A 45-year-old man, Suleiman Daeis Al-Qesso, a resident of the city of Tirbê Spîyê, was killed after gunmen opened fire on his vehicle in the Al-Jolan neighborhood of the city. His wife, Nesrin Al-Nasser, sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Following the incident, the Internal Security Forces (Asayish), in coordination with the Public Prosecution, launched an investigation, where investigators examined the crime scene and collected evidence in an effort to identify the perpetrators and determine the circumstances surrounding the attack.

Till the moment of preparing this report, the motive behind the attack remains unknown. However, preliminary information suggests the incident may have been linked to a tribal vendetta, pending the outcome of the official investigation.

ANHA