Gunman kills eight at busy Egypt transport hub
A gunman opened fire at a busy transport hub in Egypt's Assiut province, resulting in eight fatalities and five injuries. The assailant was killed by security forces after a brief exchange of gunfire. Initial investigations revealed that the attacker had been receiving psychiatric treatment prior to the incident.
- ▪The shooting occurred on May 18 in the Abanoub area of Assiut province.
- ▪The attacker was shot dead by security forces after fleeing to nearby farmland.
- ▪Authorities reported that the suspect had been receiving treatment at a psychiatric hospital in Cairo.
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Gunman kills eight at busy Egypt transport hubSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 19, 2026, 04:16 PMUpdated May 19, 2026, 04:18 PMListenCAIRO - A gunman has killed eight people and injured five others in Egypt’s southern Assiut province, before he was shot dead by security forces, authorities said.The shooting took place on May 18 in the Abanoub area, where the assailant opened fire from a car at a busy transport hub, Egypt’s interior ministry said.Authorities said initial investigations showed the attacker had been receiving treatment at a psychiatric hospital in Cairo. No motive for the shooting was given.Security forces were dispatched to the scene shortly after reports emerged of the attack.
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