BEIRUT: Seven suspects attempting illegal entry into Lebanon led soldiers into a wild pursuit Thursday night, resulting in the death of one and the arrest of two others.

A statement released by the Lebanese Army Friday said soldiers spotted a group of seven men attempting to “infiltrate Lebanese territory” through the Soweiri area near the Masnaa crossing at the Syria-Lebanon border.

It said troops were forced to open fire and chase the suspects after they failed to heed to an order to stop.

Mohammad Khaled Hammoud was wounded and taken to a Bekaa Valley hospital where he soon died, the military said.

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