Masked gunmen kill seven in attack on church funeral in Jordan
At least seven people were killed and 34 wounded after two masked gunmen opened fire at a church in Karak, Jordan. The attack occurred during a funeral service. No further information is available on the motivations behind the attack. The incident took place in the city of Karak, where the church was located.
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- Oct 23
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Dozens of people were at the funeral procession when masked gunmen broke into the church and began shooting.
Such attacks are extremely rare in Jordan.
At least seven people were killed when two gunmen opened fire on a funeral in central Jordan
Another 10 people were injured in the church
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