JIZAN: A Saudi girl in Jizan put an end to her life yesterday by shooting herself inside her father’s house. Family members rushed the girl to Al-Tuwal General Hospital. She was pronounced dead upon arrival.

The hospital alerted the authorities about the case and immediately police opened an investigation. Police said they do not suspect any foul play but that an autopsy will be conducted.

Capt. Ahmad Al-Wadani, official spokesman of Jizan police, said the girl shot herself while her father was away.

According to information received by Arab News, the girl suffered from psychological problems.