Tunisian soldier goes on deadly rampage at Tunis base
- 9 years ago
Tunisian authorities say “family problems” led to a soldier shooting dead seven people at a military base in Bouchoucha in the capital, Tunis on Monday. The victims reportedly included a colonel.
Ten other soldiers were hurt in the exchange of fire, in which the attacker was also shot dead.
The incident alarmed a capital city still on edge after an attack in
March by Islamist gunmen on the Bardo national museum, in which 21 foreigners were killed. Helicopters patrolled the skies and a nearby school was evacuated. Police also entered and searched a nearby mosque, and roadblocked stopped and checked passing cars while the surrounding area was swept.
Ten other soldiers were hurt in the exchange of fire, in which the attacker was also shot dead.
The incident alarmed a capital city still on edge after an attack in
March by Islamist gunmen on the Bardo national museum, in which 21 foreigners were killed. Helicopters patrolled the skies and a nearby school was evacuated. Police also entered and searched a nearby mosque, and roadblocked stopped and checked passing cars while the surrounding area was swept.