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Shooting at Jordan church funeral leaves six dead and 28 injured

Officials say six people were shot dead when gunmen opened fire at a funeral held at a church in Jordan. Another 28 people were injured in the country's southern Karak governorate. A manhunt for those involved is now under way.

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Shooting at Jordan church funeral leaves six dead and 28 injured
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    Gunmen opened fire at a church funeral in Jordan, leaving six people dead and 28 injured.

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    The incident occurred in the southern Karak governorate, and a manhunt is under way.

Why it matters

The deadly shooting and ongoing manhunt are relevant to public safety in the area.

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