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Press Release: Man killed and four injured in a family dispute in Gaza: Al Mezan deplores more tragic loss of life and calls for effective gun control

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20 March 2022 |Reference 10/2022

At around 3:50pm on Friday, 18 March 2022, medical sources at al-Shifa Hospital announced the death of Mohammed Jehad Wadi, 31, from wounds sustained during a family dispute in eastern Gaza City.

 

Al Mezan’s field investigation shows that the dispute broke out between members of two families in al-Nazzaz Street, al-Shujaiya neighborhood, in eastern Gaza City, at 3:10pm, with reported use of firearms. As a result, Mohammed Jehad Wadi was killed and four people, including a woman, sustained moderate injuries, as reported by medical personnel at al-Shifa Hospital.  

 

Palestinian police confirmed via the Palestinian Ministry of Interior’s website that they arrested the suspected killer and referred him to the competent authorities.

 

Al Mezan regrets the killing of Wadi and the continued loss of life from episodes of internal violence in Gaza, and reiterates its call on the relevant authorities to take serious measures to urgently limit the proliferation of small arms and light weapons. Authorities must uphold the rule of law and prevent parties to disputes from attempting to circumvent it. A swift, thorough, and credible investigation into the tragic event must also be launched and those responsible must be held accountable through a sound legal process.

 

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