Lebanese Military Photographer Murdered In Front Of His Kids This Morning

Troubling news this morning as it was revealed that military photographer Joe Bejjany was murdered by two gunmen.

Bejjany was reportedly about to drive his kids to school when two men shot him as he got in the car, right outside his house in the area of Kehhale.

Photographer Joe Bejjany killed this morning by two gunmen in his car in Kahalleh .. #Lebanon pic.twitter.com/NhZapFJyQl

— Larissa Aoun (@LarissaAounSky) December 21, 2020

He is known for his extensive work with the Lebanese army, working as a forensic photographer with them. Bejjany is also known for his work photographing the aftermath of the Beirut port explosion.

The circumstances surrounding Bejjany’s death are murky, with no details having been revealed as of yet.

Kahale Mayor: A large team infiltrated the region and killed young man, Joe Bejjani, as he was driving to work; we want to know the motive of the crime, especially since the young man does not have any personal issue with anyone, and he is loved by many

— Mount Lebanon Daily (@mountlebdaily) December 21, 2020

May he rest in peace, and may his murderers be punished to the fullest extent of the law.

I am sorry @JoeBejjany! You taught your children how to be good citizens but the State failed you, the security forces failed you and failed to provide a safe environment for you and your family! @LebISF the least you can do is arrest the criminals and punish them! The LEAST! https://t.co/aFss0nh2SF

— Marwan Abdallah (@marwanabdalah) December 21, 2020