Six Arrested in Connection to Shooting Outside U.S. Embassy in Beirut

Six people are in custody following a shooting outside the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, which left a Lebanese guard injured on Wednesday morning. Local authorities have identified the alleged gunman as a Syrian national who was wearing ISIS insignia during the attack.

The incident began when the gunman opened fire at the embassy, prompting an exchange of gunfire with Lebanese soldiers. The attacker was shot by the Lebanese Army and is currently being treated at a local hospital. No soldiers were injured in the shootout, according to the Lebanese. . .