Amman, Mar. 2 (Petra) – A police spokesperson announced Monday that a 16-year-old boy has died following a violent physical assault by his father in the Ruseifeh District.

According to the spokesperson, the incident occurred during a domestic dispute, in which the father allegedly struck his son with a blunt object. The teenager was rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.

Security forces have launched a widespread search for the suspect, who fled the scene and remains at large. A formal investigation has been opened to determine the full circumstances of the tragedy and to initiate all necessary legal proceedings.

//Petra// AA

02/03/2026 10:51:19