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31 May 2017 | 12:29 PM UTC

Saudi Arabia: Ongoing shooting at school in Riyadh May 31

Active shooter at the (closed) Kingdom School in Riyadh on May 31; avoid the area

Warning

Event

An active shooter situation is ongoing at the Kingdom School in the capital Riyadh as of the afternoon of Wednesday, May 31. The school is closed for the day and no children are present but two members of school staff have reportedly been killed. The shooter is believed to still be on the scene.

Advice

Individuals in Riyadh are advised to avoid the area and to follow all instructions issued by the local authorities.