Two Saudis were martyred as security forces stormed a house in the eastern province of al-Qatif.

Two Saudis were martyred as security forces stormed homes in the eastern province of al-Qatif.

Activist Khalid al-Labad was tracked down to a house in Al-Awamiya.
Residents and activists the death of Labad, who figured on a list of 23 suspects wanted because of taking part in protests demanding just and equality in the Kingsdom.

Labad was shot dead after security forces stormed his house," one activist, who requested anonymity, told AFP, adding that four people were also wounded.

"When security forces tried to arrest the wanted man, he and the armed men accompanying him opened fire on security forces, who dealt with the situation,” ministry spokesman said in a statement.

Labad “and one of his companions were killed while two of the gunmen with him were wounded and the third was arrested."
Another teenager, Mohamad Habib al-Manasef, 16, was martyred during the operation in Awamiya.