Gunfire / clash attack on Riyadh · 14 October 2014
Terrorism ruled out in Riyadh shooting
- Date
- 14 October 2014 · 20 Dhu al-Hijjah 1435 AH
- Place
- Riyadh
- Attacker
- Not identified
- Weapons
- Gunfire / clash
- Outcome
- Struck target
- Killed / injured
- 1 killed · 1 injured
- Victims
- American: 1 killed · 1 injured
- Confirmation
- Reported by Saudi media
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Sources (2 reports in all)
- Terrorism ruled out in Riyadh shooting
“Police and US officials ruled out terrorism in the shooting of two US citizens in Riyadh on Tuesday, saying the gunman was a former co-worker of the victims who was fired by their employer for misconduct. Maj. Gen.…”
- US security contractor shot dead in Saudi Arabian capital
“One American killed and another wounded in gun attack at petrol station in eastern district of city An American defence contractor was shot dead and another injured in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, the State…”