Egyptian Judo champion Dina Alaa fatally shot by husband while protecting children
Her husband, found nearby with a gunshot wound, remains under heavy guard at hospital
Dubai: Egyptian judo player Dina Alaa was found dead with three gunshot wounds in her apartment in Alexandria on Sunday, police said.
According to local media reports, the Egyptian authorities discovered the body of the 28-year-old Dina Alaa, an active judo player with the Smouha Sporting Club, inside her apartment after a fatal shooting that police believe stemmed from a domestic dispute.
Her husband, found nearby with a gunshot wound, remains under heavy guard at a hospital pending interrogation.
Their two young children were inside the home at the time of the attack but were unharmed.
Preliminary investigations suggest the husband is the prime suspect. Witnesses and neighbours reported frequent quarrels between the couple. Officials said he is believed to have shot his wife during a heated argument before attempting to take his own life.
Forensic experts are conducting an autopsy to confirm the precise cause of death. Investigators found evidence indicating that Dina Alaa tried to shield her children in her final moments before she was struck by three bullets.
The Smouha Club issued a statement mourning Dina Alaa, calling her “a beloved member of the judo team” and expressing condolences to her family.
Authorities continue to gather evidence and take witness statements, as grief lingers over the loss of the young athlete whose career was cut short in a moment of violence.
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