Tehran police apprehend suspect following targeted shooting incident

Authorities in Tehran have arrested a suspect involved in a shooting in the Vardavard district, information centre of Greater Tehran Police Headquarters announced.

The suspect fled the scene after the incident but was quickly identified and apprehended while attempting to leave his residence, thanks to swift police action, Khabar Fouri reports.

During questioning, the suspect admitted to purchasing the firearm in a city in northwestern Iran. He stated that the shooting was intended solely to intimidate an individual with whom he had a long-standing conflict.

By Vafa Guliyeva