Bodyguard wounded in Batroun shooting
A security incident was reported in the northern qada of Batroun on Monday as Ghassan Kanaan opened fire at Hanna Harb, a personal bodyguard of March 14 MP Butros Harb”s brother. Harb suffered wounds in his leg and stomach as a result of the shooting and was transferred to a nearby hospital.
Kanaan is known in the area for his affiliation to the Marada Movement of former MP Suleiman Franjieh.
MP Harb issued a statement later in the day condemning the "assassination attempt against Hanna Harb who was driving his car while accompanied by his wife and daughter." Harb contacted security authorities, demanding the assailant be brought to justice as soon as possible.