Gunmen opened fire at a mosque in Oman on Monday in a suspected terror attack, according to local news reports and videos circulating on social media.
The shooting took place at a mosque in the Wadi Al Kabir area of Muttrah. Reports said five people were killed in the attack. Al Bawaba.
The gunmen targeted a gathering of Shiite Muslims believed to be from Pakistan, and Omani counter-terrorism forces engaged suspected terrorists at a mosque. (Related article: 16 terrorism suspects arrested after entering the U.S. due to federal surveillance lapses)
Video posted to Twitter showed people running as gunfire rang out and emergency response vehicles arriving at the scene.
🚨#breaking newsA suspected terrorist attack occurred during a religious gathering in Muscat, Oman, leaving multiple casualties reported.
One or more gunmen have opened fire during a religious gathering in Muscat, Oman, leaving around 20 people killed or injured, reports said. pic.twitter.com/vAmCOwsV8s
— RAWSGL 🌎 BAL (@RawsGlobal) July 15, 2024
🚨#updateFurther footage has emerged of heavy gunfire being heard during a religious gathering at a mosque in Muscat, Oman, with multiple casualties reported, possibly numbering in the dozens. pic.twitter.com/hV9sraf3qA
— RAWSGL 🌎 BAL (@RawsGlobal) July 15, 2024
BREAKING: Heavy gunfire breaks out at Oman mosque, casualties reported pic.twitter.com/CWyPW02MCn
— BNO News (@BNONews) July 15, 2024
Around 700 people are believed to be trapped inside the building.
