Saudis left speechless after son murders father in kingdom

"What's happening in this world!"
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In a crime that sent shockwaves across Saudi Arabia, a man shot and killed his own father in the kingdom's Assir governorate, Akhbaar 24 reported

According to news sources, the murder was premeditated. The defendant, who was previously arrested for drug offenses, waited outside the family home knowing his father would be coming back to the residence after dawn prayers.

He shot the 70-year-old victim as soon as he arrived back home, fatally wounding him.

Minutes later, police officers who had been called by family members arrived at the scene and arrested the man. He will now be investigated before being transferred to public prosecution. 

It remains unclear what the defendant's motive was.

The news continues to make the rounds on Saudi Twitter

People are shocked over the incident...

"What's happening in this world!" 

To say the least...

"Oh my God." 

Many are just speechless

"There's no strength or power but in God." 

Some are speculating the killer's mental state...

"He has a mental illness, not a drug addiction." 

Others think more should be done to help drug addicts in the kingdom

"The shortage of rehabilitation centers open to drug addicts is the reason why so many of them end up living with their families, with no one to care for them or help them out. Until when will our government not feel any responsibility for this issue?"

Others are praying for the family affected by the incident

"May God be with this family, especially the mother who lost both her husband and son all at once." 

VIDEO: 53 passengers injured as Saudi airline makes emergency landing

"This captain is a hero and deserves to be honored."

On Monday, a video capturing the moment a Saudia flight - also known as Saudi Arabian Airlines - made an emergency landing at King Abdul Aziz Airport in Jeddah, went viral on social media.

According to the kingdom's Aviation Investigation Bureau (AIB), the aircraft was en route from Madinah to Dhaka, carrying 151 passengers, including cabin crew, when it was forced to divert after a malfunction in its hydraulic system.

Its pilot, who is now being hailed for averting a potential catastrophe, had circled the plane over the city for several hours after he realized that its landing gear was failing to launch.

The incident left 53 passengers injured

In their official statement on the matter, AIB said the incident left 53 passengers injured, adding that they have now been transferred for treatment and medical check-ups.

AIB also announced that they have now launched an official investigation into the matter.

A video capturing the landing broke Saudi Twitter...

People were left shocked by the news

"Oh my God, so terrifying." 

"Ya Latif"

Many were upset over the incident...

"This was caused by irresponsible maintenance on part of the airlines." 

And called on better maintenance for Saudia aircrafts...

"Aircrafts must be checked before every flight, people's lives aren't a joke. Anyone involved in this incident must be held accountable."

Others hailed the flight's captain

"This captain is a hero and deserves to be honored." 

Everyone was relieved that no fatalities were reported

"Thank God for the safety of the passengers and crew."