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Heavy gunfire reported outside royal palace in Riyadh (VIDEOS) Drone triggers gunfire outside royal palace in Riyadh (VIDEOS)
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A number of videos have emerged online, purportedly showing heavy gunfire in close proximity to the royal palace in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. The disturbance might have been caused by a drone. A number of videos have emerged online, showing heavy gunfire in the vicinity of the royal palace in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. The disturbance was caused by a small drone, which entered an off-limits zone, the police said.
Footage, supposedly taken in central Riyadh, shows military or emergency vehicles with their lights flashing. Gunfire can be heard in the background. RT is trying to independently verify the authenticity of the reports at the moment. The shooting incident occurred late on Saturday, triggering confusion on social media. While one of the initial reports suggested that the shooting erupted when the palace guards targeted a rogue drone which came too close to the king’s residence, some feared a terrorist attack or even an unfolding “coup.”
Some reports indicate that the shooting erupted when the palace guards targeted a small drone which came too close to the king’s residence.  Footage purportedly taken at the scene shows military or emergency vehicles with their lights flashing. Multiple gunshots can be heard in the background. Saudi police later confirmed that the shooting was caused by a small commercial drone that entered an off-limits zone, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
An investigation into the identity of the drone's operator and motive has been launched.
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