AMMAN — The spokesperson of the Public Security Directorate, Amer Al-Sartawi, stated that a person was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday, August 30, after being injured by a gunshot during pre-wedding celebrations in Ma'an Governorate. Unfortunately, the individual passed away shortly after.

Sartawi confirmed that the shooter was apprehended, and the weapon used was seized as a result of their investigations.

On Wednesday, a young man in his twenties was killed in Ma'an city when he was accidentally shot in the chest during a celebration organized by his relatives (The Groom’s bath/حمام العريس).

This incident occurred while the young man was celebrating his upcoming wedding, according to Waleed Al-Rawad, the director of Ma'an Government Hospital. His bride was at the beauty salon when she heard the news.