Authorities in Alexandria are investigating a violent domestic incident in the Bab Sharqi district where a young man killed his father, stabbed his mother and brother, and caused injuries following a family altercation, according to investigations by the Bab Sharqi Prosecution.
The incident unfolded when security forces at the Alexandria Security Directorate received an urgent notification from the commander of the Bab Sharqi police station. The initial report detailed a violent family altercation inside a residential apartment within the precinct, prompting police units and ambulances to rush to the scene. Upon arrival, emergency responders confirmed the death of the father and found his wife and son suffering from stab wounds. Investigators established that the suspect was the couple’s second son, who carried out the attack before being taken into custody by law enforcement.
Investigation Findings and Suspect Drug Use
According to the prosecution’s findings, the suspect was under the influence of ice and heroin, substances that plunged him into a state of severe hallucination at the time of the attack. Officials stated that the young man first targeted his father, stabbing him while he was sitting on a living room sofa, before turning his knife on his mother and brother. Following the intervention, authorities officially documented the case in an incident report. Emergency personnel transferred the father’s body to the morgue, while the injured mother and son were rushed to a medical facility to receive necessary treatment ahead of further judicial questioning.
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The investigation is being led directly by the Bab Sharqi Prosecution, headed by Chief Prosecutor Sameh Hashish, with inquiries conducted by Deputy Prosecutor Ahmed Abu Ghanima and court secretary Hossam Mostafa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leading the investigation into the Bab Sharqi incident?
The investigation is being conducted by the Bab Sharqi Prosecution under the leadership of Chief Prosecutor Sameh Hashish, alongside Deputy Prosecutor Ahmed Abu Ghanima and court secretary Hossam Mostafa.
What substances was the suspect reportedly using?
According to the official investigation, the suspect was consuming ice and heroin, which caused him to enter a state of severe hallucination.
What actions were taken following the arrival of security forces?
Security forces and ambulances secured the scene, arrested the second son, transferred the father’s body to the morgue, and sent the injured mother and son for medical treatment.
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