2 arrested for allegedly killing relative

AMMAN — Police on Tuesday announced the arrest of two people in connection with the deadly shooting of a man in Tabarbour a day earlier.

The victim, in his 20s, was found in front of his home on Monday night, Police Spokesperson Lt. Col. Amer Sartawi said.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital but died shortly after being admitted, the official told The Jordan Times.

Sartawi said a special team was formed to investigate the incident and concluded that some of the victim’s relatives were involved.

Upon summoning several suspects for questioning, “two of the relatives confessed to the killing,” Sartawi added.

“The suspects informed investigators that they had had previous family problems with the victim,” Sartawi said without further elaboration.

Police are still investigating the incident to determine if there are more people involved, according to a statement by the Public Security Department.

Criminal Court Prosecutor Salah Taleb will question the suspects and summon more witnesses, a senior judicial source said.