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At least 7 people killed in shooting at church in Jordan, public security agency says
Authorities said unidentified gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church, killing at least seven people and wounding about 10 others.
- On Friday, two unidentified gunmen opened fire during a funeral procession at a Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud village, Karak governorate, killing at least seven people and wounding around 10 others.
- Witnesses reported attackers used an AK-47 Kalashnikov rifle during the assault in Karak, a governorate around 90 miles south of Amman that is home to a minority Christian population.
- The Public Security Directorate confirmed multiple casualties without specifying a final death toll, while security forces are actively pursuing the gunmen.
- Government spokesperson Mohammad Al-Momani urged the public to "rely on official information," pledging to release further verified details as the investigation continues.
- Authorities have not yet identified the attackers or determined a motive for the shooting as security services continue their investigation into the incident.
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At least seven people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a church in Jordan during a funeral, the country's security agency said.
·Gothenburg, Sweden
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7 people killed, around 10 others wounded, according to Jordan's Al-Mamlaka TV
·Ankara, Türkiye
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Gunmen open fire inside a church in Jordan, causing deaths and injuries
Authorities in Jordan say that gunmen have opened fire inside a church in Jordan. The kingdom's law enforcement agency said that the shooting at a Greek Orthodox church on Friday caused a number of deaths and injuries.
·New York, United States
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At least seven killed in attack at church in Jordan, state-owned outlet says
Oct 23 - At least seven people were killed and 10 others injured on Friday when gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan's Karak governorate, the state-owned television station Al-Mamlaka reported. Read more at straitstimes.com.
·Singapore, Singapore
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