At least two people were killed today (Thursday) when a sniper opened fire on a demonstration by Hezbollah supporters against a judge involved in the investigation into the Beirut bombing.
Eyewitnesses reported by a nearby building and at least two dead and several wounded among the protesters.
Videos uploaded to the network showed wounded people basking in their blood and masses fleeing for their lives.
Hezbollah militants were seen at the scene and allegedly claimed some of the eyewitnesses tried to respond by firing at the source of the fire.
This is a significant escalation in tensions in a country that has experienced an unprecedented economic collapse in recent years.
The Lebanese army sent a large force to the area to confront the armed parties.
It is unclear at this stage who is behind the shooting at Hezbollah supporters and whether he was preceded by a provocation or shooting by the organization's militants.