Video showing the firing of a member of the Lebanese army at a protester in the Tayouneh events

A video clip recorded by a surveillance camera in the Tayouneh area showed that a member of the Lebanese army shot a protester during the events that erupted last Thursday.

The Lebanese army commented on the video in a statement, saying: “Videos spread on social media showing a military man firing at demonstrators during the confrontations that erupted two days ago in the Tayouneh area.”

He added: “It is important for the army leadership to clarify that the shooter is under investigation under the supervision of the competent judiciary.”