Woman killed, her husband, son injured in shooting in Homs

A woman was killed while her husband and son were injured after they came under gunfire in the city of Homs, in the latest incident amid a recent rise in killings and shooting attacks across the city.

Woman killed, her husband, son injured in shooting in Homs
27 July, 2026   09:45
HOMS 

ANHA correspondents reported that Yumna Hallaq, 41, was killed instantly after being shot. Her husband sustained critical injuries, while their 13-year-old son, Zain Ibrahim, suffered a gunshot wound to the throat. He was transferred to a local hospital, where his condition was described as relatively stable.

The attack took place late Sunday night on Beit al-Tawil Street in the Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood, when the family was targeted by an unidentified gunman. Preliminary information indicates that the attacker used a pistol fitted with a suppressor.

The motive behind the attack and the identity of the perpetrator remain unknown. Authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the circumstances of the crime or the progress of the investigation.

The incident comes amid a series of fatal shootings in Homs over recent weeks that have left several people dead and injured. The latest before this occurred about a week ago, when a mother and two of her children were killed in the al-Sabil neighborhood.

The repeated incidents have raised concerns among residents, who are calling for stricter security measures and for those responsible to be brought to justice in an effort to prevent further violence and improve public safety.

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