Islamic State suspect and Saudi soldier killed in shoot-out

Gun battle follows distribution of video allegedly showing a man shooting dead his cousin

Islamic State (IS) group flag and banner. Photograph:  Marwan Ibrahimmarwan/AFP/Getty
Islamic State (IS) group flag and banner. Photograph: Marwan Ibrahimmarwan/AFP/Getty

Saudi security forces engaged in a gun battle with two brothers suspected of belonging to the militant group Islamic State, the Interior Ministry said on Saturday, killing one of the suspects and a soldier.

The shoot-out followed the distribution of a video online this week allegedly showing one of the brothers shooting dead a cousin, who was a member of the Saudi security forces.

Reuters

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