UPI cited Syrian security sources as confirming the man was murdered on Saturday in the attack, which also killed his brother's wife and his five and 15-year-old children, Fars news agency reported.
The official's body was reportedly riddled by 35 bullets, while the five-year-old sustained head shots that ripped into his brain.
Al-Qamishli has been the scene of terrorist operations since the outbreak of a deadly unrest in Syria in March.
Earlier, Damascus
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announced more than 1,200 security forces have been killed by terrorist elements backed from outside the country.
In addition, Syrian state TV has broadcast reports showing seized weapons caches and confessions by terrorist elements describing how they obtained arms from foreign sources to carry out armed activities and killing people as well as security forces.
The interviews of Syrian opposition groups with Israeli news outlets clearly show anti-government group's vision for the future of Syria, and indicate their interest in developing relations with Tel Aviv. Meanwhile,
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recent measures adopted by the Arab League
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, including the suspension of Syria's membership in the bloc, have boosted unity among Syrians.
Figures show that during the past weeks, nearly 12 million people have demonstrated in support of Syrian Hereditary President-for-Life Bashir
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