Incident Summary
On the evening of October 19, 2025, a tragic shooting incident occurred in the city of Homs, Syria, resulting in the death of three civilians from the Alawite community. The attack took place when unidentified gunmen opened direct fire on the victims inside a commercial shop on Bab al-Drib Road in Homs, killing them instantly.
Detailed Information
Date: October 19, 2025
Location: Bab al-Drib Road, Homs City, Syria
Nature of the Incident: Assassination by gunfire
Victims:
Mr. Ibrahim Saleh al-Ali (known as Ibrahim Asfour)
Mrs. Suad Wannous (wife of the first victim)
Mr. Rajeh Aqoul
Sectarian Identity of the Victims: All victims belonged to the Alawite community.
Perpetrators (Suspected): Unidentified gunmen, reportedly carried out the attack while riding a motorcycle.
Context:
This incident comes amid a surge in killings, sectarian violence, and kidnappings targeting minority communities in Syria following the takeover of power by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
المقالة بالعربية: مقتل ثلاثة مدنيين من الطائفة العلوية في حمص
