Tragedy in Jordan: a police officer dies on his own pre-wedding from a shot in the air

A man died during the party prior to his wedding celebration after being shot in the air in Maan (Jordan). The events occurred on August 31 and his massive funeral, attended by thousands of people – according to the local press – took place on September 1.. However, the video of the terrible moment has recently come to light and has gone viral.

The victim, identified as Hamzeh Al Fanatseh, was a member of the Jordanian Police, who on his social networks shared a message of pain over the tragic event and images of the burial.

According to the local newspaper Jordan Times, the young groom was killed by a stray bullet on his wedding day.. The shooter was arrested and is under investigation, according to the Public Security Directorate (PSD).

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The PSD issued a statement mourning the loss of Fanatseh, who was a police officer, and urging citizens to end shooting in the air during celebrations, a tradition it called a “deadly habit.”

According to the aforementioned media, the Jordanian Police added that “anyone who has ever fired a gun during a celebration, claiming it as an act of manhood or a manifestation of joy, has helped promote this deadly habit and is complicit in the murder of Fanatseh. “.

The events have shocked the country and the words of support and encouragement for the bride on social networks have been multiple.. “My heart aches for this young man, even though I don't know him…. When will this terrible tradition end?” wrote Facebook user Jumana Murad. “I am overwhelmed with sadness for this young man… I can't imagine what his mother or his girlfriend must be feeling,” added Jamal Zu'bi on the same social network.