Seven killed in Jordan church shooting
At least seven people have been killed and about 10 others wounded after two unidentified gunmen opened fire inside a church in Karak, southern Jordan. Read More: https://punchng.com/seven-killed-in-jordan-church-shooting/
On Friday, a shooting at a church in Karak governorate, southern Jordan, resulted in at least seven deaths and ten injuries, according to a security source speaking to state TV. The assailants, two unidentified gunmen, entered Hammoud Church and opened fire for five minutes before fleeing the scene. An eyewitness recounted that the attackers arrived in a vehicle and unleashed their weapon continuously, targeting the congregation of between 150 and 200 people, most of whom were aged between 50 and 70.
The victims' ages ranged from 50 to 70 years old. The Minister of Government Communications, Mohammed Al-Momani, informed that the security forces are currently conducting an investigation into the incident, which took place in a region known for its Christian community.
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