Explosion near Syrian police station kills officer, wounds 4 others

A Syrian police officer was killed and four others were wounded after an explosion occurred near the police station in Barzeh. Officials believe it was a targeted attack.

The state news agency SANA circulated photos of a charred car with investigators assessing the damage.

A pro-government radio station cited a police source and said the car that exploded was a "private vehicle." No group immediately claimed responsibility for the explosion.