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Gunmen Kill 9 at Jordan Church During Funeral
Gunmen opened fire on a funeral procession at a church in Hammoud, in southern Jordan's Karak governorate, on Friday. At least six people were killed.
- 6 dead and 28 wounded, the revised count from Jordan's public security directorate.
- 7 dead and 10 wounded, the earlier count other outlets reported.
- 150 to 200 people were at the church, one witness said.
- 5 minutes of continuous gunfire came before the attackers fled, a witness said.
Why it matters: Gun attacks like this are rare in Jordan, a Muslim-majority country of about 11.5 million people. Christians make up roughly 2% to 3% of the population.
- Karak, about 110 miles south of Amman, has a significant Christian population.
- Karak saw a deadly 2016 attack on security forces and a tourist.
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Where they split: Outlets differ on the toll and the number of attackers: Al Jazeera and Deutsche Welle report two gunmen, while the Daily Mail describes footage showing three.
Center coverage, 16 sources: The center sticks to the confirmed toll and the official investigation, noting that the attackers' identities and motives remain unclear.
Deutsche Welle1w+Jordan: Karak church shooting leaves 7 dead, dozens injuredCTV News1w+Death toll from Jordan church attack rises to 9Reuters1w+Jordan church attack survivor says her cousin died before her eyesAssociated Press1w+Survivor of deadly attack on Jordan church describes people crawling for their livesJerusalem Post1w+Security has ramped up in Jordan after deadly terror attack on church killed seven, US embassy saysTimes of Israel1w+Death toll up to 9 as survivor of Jordan church attack describes people crawling for their livesBBC News1w+Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, state media sayChristian Science Monitor1w+Church is attacked in Jordan in region known for interfaith coexistenceFrance 241w+Several killed, dozens wounded in Jordan church shootingKSAT 12 San Antonio1w+Survivor of deadly attack on Jordan church describes people crawling for their livesNPR1w+Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 40PBS NewsHour1w+Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 34PennLive1w+7 dead, 40 wounded in Jordan church funeral shootingSky News1w+At least seven dead after shooting at church in Jordan - reportsUSA Today1w+Jordan's king orders 'iron fist' response to deadly church attackWKBN Youngstown1w+Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 6 and wounding 28 others
Left coverage, 6 sources: The left frames it through survivor accounts of masked gunmen at a funeral, stressing that the attack is rare and no one has claimed it.
Al Jazeera1w+Who was behind the deadly church shooting in Jordan?The Independent1w+Survivor of deadly attack on Jordan church describes people crawling for their livesCleveland.com1w+7 dead, 40 wounded in Jordan church funeral shootingCNN1w+At least 7 people killed in shooting at church in Jordan, state media saysLos Angeles Times1w+Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 34The Guardian1w+Seven killed and 40 injured after gunmen open fire at church funeral in Jordan
Right coverage, 20 sources: The right frames it as an attack on Christians at a packed church, highlighting regional leaders who called it terrorism.
Daily Mail1w+At least six dead as gunmen open fire on Christians at packed church in JordanJust the News1w+Gunmen attack church funeral in Jordan, killing 7, injuring dozensOutKick1w+Death toll rises to 9 in church attack as officials blame 'extremist' Islamist ideologyThe Gateway Pundit1w+HORROR IN JORDAN: Chilling New Footage Shows Islamists Storming Greek Orthodox Church During Funeral – 7 Christians Slaughtered, 40 Wounded as Gunmen Open Fire * The Gateway Pundit * by Jim HᴏftThe Washington Times1w+Survivor of deadly Jordan church attack describes people crawling for their livesBreitbart News1w+At Least Seven Killed in Church Shooting in Southern JordanChristian Post1w+Islamic extremists kill Christians in mass shooting at funeral in JordanCitizen Free Press1w+Slaughter of Christians in Jordan, at Greek Orthodox church.Legal Insurrection1w+Jordan: 7 Killed, 40 Wounded in Terror Attack on Greek Orthodox ChurchLifeSiteNews1w+ISIS claims responsibility for deadly Greek Orthodox church attack in Jordan - LifeSiteNational Post1w+Terrorist attack on church in Jordan kills at least seven, injures dozensNewsmax1w+Jordan Church Attack Survivor Says Her Cousin Died Before Her EyesRedState1w+7 Dead, 34 Hurt in Greek Orthodox Church Attack in JordanThe Right Scoop1w+HORRIBLE: Muslim terrorists murder seven Christians in Jordan attending a funeral and they did it for ISLAMThe Sun1w+At least 6 killed & 28 injured as gunmen storm church and open fire during funeral service in JordanThe Western Journal1w+Seven Christians Killed, Dozens More Wounded in 'Heinous' Attack on Church in JordanTownhall1w+Nine Killed, 40 Injured in Terror Attack on Church in JordanWall Street Journal1w+Gunmen Kill Seven in Church Attack in JordanWashington Examiner1w+Mass shooting at church in Jordan kills at least seven and wounds dozensZeroHedge1w+Gunmen Attack Orthodox Church In Jordan During Service, Killing 7 & Wounding Dozens
What’s next: Government spokesperson Mohammad al-Momani said security forces have launched an investigation. Police are pursuing the suspects.
- King Abdullah said the attackers will be punished with "an iron fist."
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called it a "heinous terrorist attack."
- Who carried out the attack, and what was the motive?
- Were there two attackers or three?
- Was the explosion survivors reported part of the attack?
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