The ministry said Police Captain Mahmoud Ahmed Abdel-Sabour from the Luxor Security Directorate was killed during a mission to enforce court rulings against a highly dangerous criminal.
During the operation, the officer sustained a gunshot wound inflicted by the criminal, which led to his death.
Following the incident, security forces launched a manhunt for the assailant and eventually located his hideout.
An exchange of gunfire with the police also led to the criminal’s death, the ministry added.
Authorities recovered an automatic rifle and a cache of ammunition from the scene.
They have also undertaken the legal procedures related to the case.
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