In the latest episode of "Just Another Day in the Middle East," gunfire rang out at the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon, fueling security concerns and igniting an investigation that makes Sherlock Holmes look like an amateur.

The excitement began when a Syrian national decided to take his frustrations out on the embassy, opening fire in a manner that was anything but diplomatic. While small arms fire was reported by the embassy, fortunately, no embassy staff joined the "I got shot at work today" club (CBS).

The gunfight unfolded in the quietly chaotic suburb of Aukar, just north of Beirut, where a picturesque shootout involving four assailants quickly deteriorated into a real-life action movie (CBS). The Lebanese military, presumably tired of rehearsing for just such occasions, sprang into action. One gunman was killed, another escaped, and the third was wounded and detained (CBS). The latter was carted off to a hospital, probably wishing he had chosen a less hazardous career.

Adding to the saga, security measures were immediately beefed up around the embassy and its surrounding area, because, really, what's a diplomatic mission without a ring of heavily-armed troops? (CBS).

In a small twist of irony, a member of the embassy's own security team did get wounded during the attack (NY Post). If there was an employee of the month award, it was surely destined for that day.

The motives behind this audacious assault remain as clear as mud. Local media speculated connections to ISIS, proving once again that when in doubt, blame ISIS (CBS). Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy, a frequent target of such friendly fire, has only seen an uptick in serene security incidents over the last few months (NY Post).

In a bid to escape their 1980s horror movies, the U.S. Embassy was tactfully moved to Aukar from central Beirut after deadly attacks in 1983 and 1984 (CBS). Yet, it seems they can't catch a break given Lebanon's current climate, where skirmishes between Hezbollah and Israeli troops have displaced thousands along the border (CBS).

As Lebanon's security forces mop up this latest mess, the investigation goes into overdrive, promising to be as thrilling as any high-stakes whodunit. In the meantime, diplomatic staff and Lebanese residents alike brace for whatever surprises tomorrow’s plot twist may hold.