Woman injured in Baghdad shooting as forensic expert disputes suicide ruling

BAGHDAD, Iraq — A woman was wounded by a firearm in the leg inside her home in the Beladiyat area east of Baghdad, authorities said. The woman was reported to have been facing financial difficulties, and the incident was initially treated as a suicide attempt. A forensic medical expert who examined the scene and the gunshot traces rejected the suicide hypothesis. The expert called for an expanded criminal investigation, citing possible criminal involvement or third-party interference. Officials have not disclosed whether the woman remains in critical condition. The investigation is continuing, with authorities saying ballistic examinations are underway to clarify the nature of the incident. No further details were immediately available.