‘Insane’ young man kills, wounds 3 siblings

Insane’ young man kills, wounds 3 siblings DIALA / IraqiNews.com: A 19-year-old man believed to be mentally ill has killed two of his siblings and wounded another in Diala before fleeing to an unknown destination, according to a local security source. “The man opened fire on his two brothers and sister, aged 23, 14, and 27, while they were asleep,” the source told Iraqi News. One brother and sister were killed, while the 14-year-old boy was wounded and taken to the hospital, the source explained. The incident occurred in Jaghaty village, Jalawlaa district (35 km southwest of Khanaqin), the source pointed out. The motivations behind the crime remain unknown, but those close to the killer said he has been suffering from mental disorder for almost year, the source added. Khanaqin lies 155 km northeast of Baaquba, the capital city of Diala, which lies 57 km northeast of Baghdad. SS (P) 1