Iranian Man Kills 12 Family Members and Escapes

A man shot dead 12 of his family members in a small town in Kerman province, southeast Iran, on Saturday, according to reports from the state news agency "IRNA" citing local officials. Reports indicate that the list of victims included the shooter's father, brother, and several children. The agency added that the man, believed to be around 30 years old, entered multiple homes today, armed with a Kalashnikov rifle, and opened fire on his family. Initial figures suggest that the incident was preceded by an argument. Police are searching for the fleeing perpetrator.