Three Women Killed in Ras Al Khaimah Shooting Following Traffic Dispute
A road rage incident in Ras Al Khaimah has resulted in the deaths of three women, leading to a police arrest and an ongoing investigation.
In Ras Al Khaimah, a man has been arrested following the fatal shooting of three women amid an alleged road rage incident.
The police were alerted to the shooting and arrived at the scene within five minutes, as confirmed by a police statement.
The circumstances that led to the shooting appear to have arisen from a dispute over a vehicle navigating through a narrow passage, according to preliminary investigations.
Following the altercation, the suspect allegedly used a firearm, resulting in injuries to the three women, who were subsequently transferred to a hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries.
The exact location of the incident within the emirate has not been disclosed by the authorities.
Law enforcement officials emphasized the importance of maintaining composure during disagreements, reaffirming that the law will be applied to anyone disrupting social safety and security.
Under UAE law, possession of firearms requires a license obtained from government authorities, a regulation that does not extend to military or police personnel.
Only UAE citizens may apply for a weapon license, and those found in possession of a gun or ammunition without the requisite license face penalties including imprisonment and fines of up to Dh100,000.
While incidents of gun violence are infrequent in the UAE, there have been notable cases in the past.
For instance, a shooting occurred in 2019 in Al Ain when an individual, after failing to comply with police orders during a high-speed chase, opened fire on law enforcement officers.
This incident concluded with the suspected shooter suffering severe injuries resulting from a vehicular accident and later dying in a hospital.
In another significant case from 2012, two individuals, a Yemeni and an Emirati, received life sentences for shooting at police during an attempted drug sale.
Their actions resulted in injuries to two officers and substantial fines for the defendants.
This recent incident in Ras Al Khaimah adds to the ongoing discussions about road safety and the responsibilities of drivers in escalating situations.
The police were alerted to the shooting and arrived at the scene within five minutes, as confirmed by a police statement.
The circumstances that led to the shooting appear to have arisen from a dispute over a vehicle navigating through a narrow passage, according to preliminary investigations.
Following the altercation, the suspect allegedly used a firearm, resulting in injuries to the three women, who were subsequently transferred to a hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries.
The exact location of the incident within the emirate has not been disclosed by the authorities.
Law enforcement officials emphasized the importance of maintaining composure during disagreements, reaffirming that the law will be applied to anyone disrupting social safety and security.
Under UAE law, possession of firearms requires a license obtained from government authorities, a regulation that does not extend to military or police personnel.
Only UAE citizens may apply for a weapon license, and those found in possession of a gun or ammunition without the requisite license face penalties including imprisonment and fines of up to Dh100,000.
While incidents of gun violence are infrequent in the UAE, there have been notable cases in the past.
For instance, a shooting occurred in 2019 in Al Ain when an individual, after failing to comply with police orders during a high-speed chase, opened fire on law enforcement officers.
This incident concluded with the suspected shooter suffering severe injuries resulting from a vehicular accident and later dying in a hospital.
In another significant case from 2012, two individuals, a Yemeni and an Emirati, received life sentences for shooting at police during an attempted drug sale.
Their actions resulted in injuries to two officers and substantial fines for the defendants.
This recent incident in Ras Al Khaimah adds to the ongoing discussions about road safety and the responsibilities of drivers in escalating situations.
