Man Killed in Suspected Family-Related Attack in Duhok; One Suspect Arrested

An Iraqi security source reported on Thursday evening that a man identified as Hussein Rashid Khidr was killed in Rovia subdistrict, east of Duhok province, following a family-related incident. Security forces arrested one suspect, while the whereabouts of the other individuals suspected of involvement remain unknown.

The source said the victim sustained severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. He was taken to hospital but later died from his wounds.

According to the source, the arrested suspect is one of the victim’s sons. Initial information also suggests the possible involvement of the victim’s wife, two other sons, and two daughters in the incident.

The source added that the son surrendered to the police, while the status and location of the other suspects remain unknown.

Preliminary information indicates that the incident stemmed from family disputes that had reportedly continued for more than two decades.

The victim was originally from the village of Gurgajoo, in Rovia subdistrict east of Duhok, and had been living in the Shaweis complex in Erbil province. He was later buried in the cemetery of his native village.