Reports in Jordan: At least seven killed after gunmen open fire at church
Haaretz's headline. Reported by Haaretz, The Guardian UK, The Guardian World, Al Jazeera English, The New York Times World, NDTV and 5 more.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Al Jazeera English, at least seven people were killed after gunmen opened fire at a church in Jordan, with survivors saying two masked gunmen began shooting as dozens attended a funeral procession. IOL reported that seven people were killed and 10 wounded in Jordan's Karak governorate. Haaretz, citing state television, said the suspects were still being pursued. The New York Times reported the attack took place during a funeral in Karak, according to the state broadcaster. TASS, citing a television report, said the shooters opened fire from a vehicle. The Times of India reported seven killed. The sources do not yet describe a motive or the identity of the gunmen.
Key points
- Al Jazeera English reported that at least seven people were killed after gunmen opened fire at a church in Jordan.
- Al Jazeera English said survivors described two masked gunmen beginning to shoot as dozens attended a funeral procession.
- IOL reported that seven people were killed and 10 wounded in an attack inside a church in Jordan's Karak governorate.
- Haaretz, citing state television, said the suspects were still under pursuit.
- The New York Times said the attack took place during a funeral in Karak, according to Jordan's state broadcaster.
What we know
- At least seven people were killed in the attack, according to Al Jazeera English, IOL and The Times of India.
- IOL reported that 10 people were wounded.
- The attack took place inside a church in Jordan's Karak governorate during a funeral, according to IOL and The New York Times.
- Haaretz, citing state television, said the gunmen were unidentified and the suspects were still under pursuit.
What we don't know
- The sources do not identify the gunmen.
- The sources do not give a motive for the attack.
Sources differ: TASS, citing a television report, says the shooters fired from a vehicle, while Al Jazeera English says two masked gunmen began shooting during a funeral procession and no other source mentions a vehicle.
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Reports in Jordan: At least seven killed after gunmen open fire at church. According to Al Jazeera English, at least seven people were killed after gunmen opened fire at a church in Jordan, with survivors saying two masked gunmen began shooting as dozens attended a funeral procession. IOL reported that seven people were killed and 10 wounded in Jordan's Karak governorate. Haaretz, citing state television, said the suspects were still being pursued. The New York Times reported the attack took place during a funeral in Karak, according to the state broadcaster. TASS, citing a television report, said the shooters opened fire from a vehicle. The Times of India reported seven killed. The sources do not yet describe a motive or the identity of the gunmen. Covered by 11 publications. Haaretz: Reports in Jordan: At least seven killed after gunmen open fire at church. The Guardian UK: Seven killed and 40 injured after gunmen open fire at church funeral in Jordan. The Guardian World: Seven killed and 40 injured after gunmen open fire at church funeral in Jordan. Al Jazeera English: At least seven killed after gunmen open fire at church in Jordan. The New York Times World: Gunmen Open Fire at Church in Jordan, Killing Several People. NDTV: 7 Killed, 34 Injured As Gunmen Open Fire In Jordan Church During Funeral. Al-Monitor: Seven killed as gunmen open fire at church in Jordan, authorities say. IOL: Seven killed as gunmen open fire inside Jordan church. The Times of India: Gunmen open fire inside church in Jordan, 7 killed. TASS: Seven killed as gunmen open fire near Christian church in Jordan — TV. The Globe and Mail: Seven dead, 40 injured after gunmen open fire at a church in Jordan.
Who is covering it
- Haaretz Israel Reports in Jordan: At least seven killed after gunmen open fire at church Unidentified gunmen opened fire inside a church during a funeral in Jordan's Karak governorate, state television reported on Friday, saying the suspects were still under pursuit 23 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian UK United Kingdom Seven killed and 40 injured after gunmen open fire at church funeral in Jordan Footage broadcast on state television showed two gunmen who appear to be holding pistols approaching the church and firing shots Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan on Friday, killing seven people and wounding 40 others, authorities said. The shooting took place at a Greek Orth 24 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian World United Kingdom Seven killed and 40 injured after gunmen open fire at church funeral in Jordan Footage broadcast on state television showed two gunmen who appear to be holding pistols approaching the church and firing shots Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan on Friday, killing seven people and wounding 40 others, authorities said. The shooting took place at a Greek Orth 24 Oct · Tier 2
- Al Jazeera English Qatar At least seven killed after gunmen open fire at church in Jordan Survivors say two masked gunmen began shooting as dozens attended a funeral procession. 23 Oct · Tier 2
- The New York Times World United States Gunmen Open Fire at Church in Jordan, Killing Several People The attack took place during a funeral in the southern province of Karak, according to Jordan’s state broadcaster. 23 Oct · Tier 2
- NDTV India 7 Killed, 34 Injured As Gunmen Open Fire In Jordan Church During Funeral The shooting took place at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, about 180 kilometres south of Amman. 23 Oct · Tier 3
- Al-Monitor United States Seven killed as gunmen open fire at church in Jordan, authorities say Oct 23 (Reuters) - Seven people were killed and 34 injured on Friday when gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan'sKarak governorate, the head of the country's Public Security Directorate told reporters, in a rare attack on the country's Christian minority. Speaking at a press conf 23 Oct · Tier 3
- IOL South Africa Seven killed as gunmen open fire inside Jordan church At least seven people were killed and 10 wounded after two gunmen opened fire inside a church in Jordan’s Karak governorate. 23 Oct · Tier 3
- The Times of India India Gunmen open fire inside church in Jordan, 7 killed 23 Oct · Tier 3
- TASS Russia Seven killed as gunmen open fire near Christian church in Jordan — TV The gunmen did not get inside the church where more than 150 people had gathered 23 Oct · Tier 3
- The Globe and Mail Canada Seven dead, 40 injured after gunmen open fire at a church in Jordan Prime Minister Jafar Hassan says the attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Karak was a result of terrorist ideology and blind extremism 23 Oct · Tier 3
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