A shooting incident took place during an election festival for the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) in Kirkuk on October 11th, 2025, occurring within the reporting window of 3:39 PM to 6:39 PM UTC. The Second Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, Shakhwan Abdullah, who is heading the KDP's list in Kirkuk Governorate, was present at the event when the shooting occurred. Details regarding the exact time of the shooting within the three-hour window, the number of individuals involved, or any casualties have not yet been officially released. The incident was reported via social media, with a post on X (formerly Twitter) by user @MahmoodYKurdi detailing the presence of Mr. Abdullah at the KDP festival in Kirkuk. This event unfolds as political parties campaign for upcoming elections. The presence of a high-ranking official like Shakhwan Abdullah at the festival underscores the significance of the gathering. No further information or official statements from the Iraqi government or the KDP concerning the shooting have been made available during this reporting period.
