A dispute began over a car passing through a narrow road and the fight soon escalated, with the suspect allegedly pulling out a firearm and shooting three women.
Ras Al Khaimah Police have arrested a suspect involved in the deaths of three women following a traffic-related dispute in the emirate.
The police received a report of gunfire in a particular residential area and immediately dispatched patrol units. Officers arrived at the scene within five minutes and took swift action against the suspect.
Preliminary investigations revealed that a dispute broke out over a vehicle passing through a narrow passage, and soon the altercation escalated, with the suspect allegedly drawing a firearm and shooting the three women.
The victims were rushed to the hospital but later succumbed to their injuries.
Police confirmed that the suspect was apprehended, the weapon used was seized, and the case has been referred to the Public Prosecution for further legal action.
The police urged the public to exercise self-restraint and avoid being drawn into daily disputes, stressing that the law will be firmly enforced against anyone who threatens and endangers the safety and security of the community.