Four ”militants” killed in Saudi shootout

Four wanted "militants" were killed in a shootout with security forces in a desert area in the Saudi Kingdom, a security source said. 

"Four armed men wanted for security-related matters were killed in a shootout with security forces," the source said Sunday, adding that the gunfight took place in a desert area between Az-Zilfi and Al-Qassim, located some 200 kilometers northwest of the capital.

"There were a few minor injuries among security men," the source added, without providing further details.