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A Syrian teenager was accidentally shot and killed by his brother-in-law while playing with a military-grade pistol in the Wadi Khaled region of northern Lebanon. The victim was taken to a hospital in Kobeyate where he succumbed to his injuries, L'Orient Today's correspondent in the region Michel Hallak reported. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
Gun violence is a serious issue in Lebanon. Firearms are easily accessible, regulations are lax, and, especially in the country's northern regions, many people carry weapons on their person.
A Syrian teenager was accidentally shot and killed by his brother-in-law while playing with a military-grade pistol in the Wadi Khaled region of northern Lebanon. The victim was taken to a hospital in Kobeyate where he succumbed to his injuries, L'Orient Today's correspondent in the region Michel Hallak reported. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
Gun violence is a serious issue in Lebanon. Firearms are easily accessible, regulations are lax, and, especially in the country's northern regions, many people carry weapons on their person.
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