Event Brief
UPDATED May 19, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
May 18, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Gunman kills eight at busy transport hub in Assiut
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A gunman opened fire from a car at a transport hub in Assiut, killing eight and injuring five before being shot dead.
WHO: Egyptian security forces
WHAT: A gunman opened fire from a car at a busy transport hub, killing eight people and injuring five; he was later shot dead by security forces.
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 4:16 AM ET
WHERE: Abanoub area, Assiut province
WHY: No motive for the shooting has been reported.
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