The Saudi Arabian National Guard at another location on the Yemen border

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Local news site Sabq reported attackers stole the officer’s vehicle before forcing their way into the military location.

The officer is believed to have been on duty at the time.

The armed attackers exchanged fire with the security men in the Taif city building.

The man was taken to hospital, but later died of his injuries.

One attacker is thought to have been detained wounded, but the other has fled the scene.

There have also been additional injuries among security personnel.

It is unclear the extent or the number of people affected.

Video footage shows police swarming the guard station on 60th Street

The identity and motivation of the assailants are currently unknown.

Tail city is north east of the Hajj pilgrimage site of Mecca, the holiest place in Islam.

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