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Jordan church funeral attack kills at least six, officials give differing tolls
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Summary
Three gunmen opened fire Friday during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan. Authorities gave differing tolls: most reported seven killed and 34 wounded, while some reports cited six killed and 28 wounded. Officials called it a terrorist act motivated by extremist ideology. King Abdullah II vowed the "harshest retaliation." A manhunt is underway, and Jordan has moved to protect Christian houses of worship nationwide.
Left-leaning
- Gunmen Open Fire at Church in Jordan, Killing at Least SevenNew York Times · Oct 23, 3:40 PM
Center
- 6 dead at funeral shooting in Jordanian churchUPI · Oct 23, 11:53 AM
- Gunmen Kill Seven in Church Attack in JordanWall Street Journal · Oct 23, 12:36 PM
- Church is attacked in Jordan in region known for interfaith coexistenceChristian Science Monitor · Oct 23, 2:47 PM
- Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials sayBBC News · Oct 23, 3:46 PM
- Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 34Associated Press via Washington Times · Oct 23, 1:07 PM
Right-leaning
- Mourners Slaughtered By Terrorists During Funeral At Christian ChurchThe Daily Wire · Oct 23, 12:04 PM
- Gunmen kill 7 at Christian church in Jordan in what king calls act of terrorismFox News · Oct 23, 2:01 PM