Gunmen Kill Seven in Church Attack in Jordan
The Wall Street Journal World's headline. Reported by The Wall Street Journal World, Al Jazeera English, Vanguard, CBS News, Al-Monitor.
What the sources say, in brief
Gunmen killed at least seven people and wounded others in an attack on a church in southern Jordan on Friday, according to Vanguard and CBS News. Al Jazeera English reported that two masked gunmen opened fire at a church in Karak, killing seven and wounding 34. Vanguard put the wounded at 10. Al-Monitor, citing Reuters, said the attack happened during a funeral and that authorities described it as a terrorist attack. The Wall Street Journal reported that authorities called the attack an act of terrorism targeting Jordan's Christian minority.
Key points
- Vanguard reported that gunmen killed at least seven people and wounded 10 more on Friday.
- Al Jazeera English reported that two masked gunmen opened fire at a church in Karak, Jordan.
- The Wall Street Journal reported that authorities said the attack was an act of terrorism.
- Al-Monitor, citing Reuters, reported that the attack happened during a funeral at a church in Jordan.
What we know
- At least seven people were killed in an attack on a church in Jordan on Friday, according to multiple outlets.
- Authorities described the attack as an act of terrorism, according to the Wall Street Journal and Al-Monitor.
- The attack targeted Jordan's minority Christian population, according to the Wall Street Journal.
- Al Jazeera English reported that two masked gunmen opened fire at a church in Karak.
Sources differ: Vanguard reported 10 wounded, while Al Jazeera English reported 34 wounded.
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Gunmen Kill Seven in Church Attack in Jordan. Gunmen killed at least seven people and wounded others in an attack on a church in southern Jordan on Friday, according to Vanguard and CBS News. Al Jazeera English reported that two masked gunmen opened fire at a church in Karak, killing seven and wounding 34. Vanguard put the wounded at 10. Al-Monitor, citing Reuters, said the attack happened during a funeral and that authorities described it as a terrorist attack. The Wall Street Journal reported that authorities called the attack an act of terrorism targeting Jordan's Christian minority. Covered by 5 publications. The Wall Street Journal World: Gunmen Kill Seven in Church Attack in Jordan. Al Jazeera English: Masked gunmen kill seven in attack on church funeral in Jordan. Vanguard: Gunmen kill 7 at church in southern Jordan. CBS News: Gunmen kill at least 7 in attack on Jordan church, authorities say. Al-Monitor: Seven killed as gunmen open fire at church in Jordan in 'terrorist' attack, authorities say.
Who is covering it
- The Wall Street Journal World United States Gunmen Kill Seven in Church Attack in Jordan Authorities say the attack that targeted Jordan’s minority Christian population was an act of terrorism. 23 Oct · Tier 2
- Al Jazeera English Qatar 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. 23 Oct · Tier 2
- Vanguard Nigeria Gunmen kill 7 at church in southern Jordan Gunmen killed at least seven people and wounded 10 more in an attack on a church in southern Jordan on Friday, authorities said. 23 Oct · Tier 3
- CBS News United States Gunmen kill at least 7 in attack on Jordan church, authorities say Authorities in Jordan say gunmen opened fire inside a church in Jordan. 23 Oct · Tier 3
- Al-Monitor United States Seven killed as gunmen open fire at church in Jordan in 'terrorist' attack, authorities say By Alaa al-Sukhni AL-MUSHAIRFEH, Jordan, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Sevenpeople were killedon Friday when gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan, said the head of the country's Public Security Directorate, in a rare attack on Jordan's Christian minority that authorities described as a ter 23 Oct · Tier 3
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