Jordan church shooting: 7 killed, 34 wounded as gunmen open fire during funeral in Karak
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At least six people have been killed and a further 28 injured after two gunmen opened fire at a funeral church in Jordan, it has been reported. State media claim the gunmen got out of a vehicle and started shooting during a funeral procession at the Hammoud church in Karak, situated around 110 miles south of the capital Amman. The unidentified gunmen are currently being pursued, the security agency has confirmed. There has been no immediate claim of responsibility.
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