Investigation Launched After a Police Officer's Suicide Attempt in Rabat
The police prefecture in Rabat has initiated a judicial investigation on May 28, 2026, under the supervision of the competent prosecutor's office, to ascertain the circumstances and motivations surrounding an incident involving a police officer. A peacekeeper stationed in Rabat reportedly attempted to take his own life within his family home, using his service weapon. He sustained severe neck injuries and was urgently transported to the hospital for the necessary medical attention.
In response to the incident, judicial police services promptly arrived at the scene to conduct technical observations and preliminary investigations. Ballistic tests were also performed on the service weapon in order to clarify the exact circumstances surrounding this tragic event. Initial directions in the investigation suggest that familial difficulties may have contributed to the officer's distress, although no definitive conclusions have been reached as of yet.
The investigation is ongoing, aiming to shed light on this matter and to precisely determine the causes and circumstances of this unfortunate occurrence.
As reported by fr.le360.ma.
