29May2004 Official statement on Al-Khobar attacks

Riyadh, 29th May 2004

An official source at the Interior Ministry announced that, at 7:30am this morning, four militants opened fire at the headquarters of a company and residential complex in Al-Khobar city. The militants then entered a residential complex, where they were surrounded by security forces which are dealing with the incident.

The incident has so far resulted in the death and injury of a number of citizens and expatriates. A further statement will be issued on developments of the situation.

Source: SPA

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