At least seven people were killed and around 10 others injured after two unidentified gunmen opened fire inside Hammoud Church in Jordan’s southern Karak governorate on Friday (Oct 23), according to a security source cited by state broadcaster Al-Mamlaka. Some of the injured were reported to be in critical condition.<h2>Gunmen opened fire inside church</h2>An eyewitness told Al-Mamlaka that the attackers arrived in a vehicle and fired continuously for around five minutes before fleeing the scene.Between 150 and 200 people were inside and around the church when the shooting occurred, the witness said. Most of those killed or injured were reportedly aged between 50 and 70.Minister of Government Communications Mohammed Al-Momani said security forces had launched an investigation into the incident.Karak, located in southern Jordan, has a significant Christian population despite the country being predominantly Muslim. Authorities have yet to provide further details about the suspects or establish a motive for the attack.<h2>Jordan’s interior minister calls shooting a terrorist attack</h2>Jordan’s Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya said the shooting, which left at least seven people dead and 34 wounded, was carried out by a “group of extremists”."Jordan has been targeted by a terrorist attack carried out by a group of extremists, and has emphasised that this act is to be condemned in every respect," Mazen Al-Faraya said at a press conference.<h2>King Abdullah vows ‘harshest retaliation’</h2>Meanwhile, Jordan’s King Abdullah II vowed a strong response to the attack, which he said killed at least six people and wounded 28 others at a church in Karak."The terrorist attack against Karak will be met with the harshest retaliation," he said in an English-language post on X, referring to the southern governorate. "We will strike with an iron fist against those who dare to threaten our nation."

At least seven people were killed and 10 injured after two gunmen opened fire inside Hammoud Church in Jordan’s Karak governorate, prompting a security investigation.

At least seven people were killed and around 10 others injured after two unidentified gunmen opened fire inside Hammoud Church in Jordan’s southern Karak governorate on Friday (Oct 23), according to a security source cited by state broadcaster Al-Mamlaka. Some of the injured were reported to be in critical condition. Gunmen opened fire inside church An eyewitness told Al-Mamlaka that the attackers arrived in a vehicle and fired continuously for around five minutes before fleeing the scene. Between 150 and 200 people were inside and around the church when the shooting occurred, the witness said. Most of those killed or injured were reportedly aged between 50 and 70. Minister of Government Communications Mohammed Al-Momani said security forces had launched an investigation into the incident. Karak, located in southern Jordan, has a significant Christian population despite the country being predominantly Muslim. Authorities have yet to provide further details about the suspects or establish a motive for the attack. Jordan’s interior minister calls shooting a terrorist attack Jordan’s Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya said the shooting, which left at least seven people dead and 34 wounded, was carried out by a “group of extremists”. "Jordan has been targeted by a terrorist attack carried out by a group of extremists, and has emphasised that this act is to be condemned in every respect," Mazen Al-Faraya said at a press conference. King Abdullah vows ‘harshest retaliation’ Meanwhile, Jordan’s King Abdullah II vowed a strong response to the attack, which he said killed at least six people and wounded 28 others at a church in Karak. "The terrorist attack against Karak will be met with the harshest retaliation," he said in an English-language post on X, referring to the southern governorate. "We will strike with an iron fist against those who dare to threaten our nation."

At least seven people were killed and 10 injured after two gunmen opened fire inside Hammoud Church in Jordan’s Karak governorate, prompting a security investigation.

At least 7 killed, 10 injured after gunmen open fire inside Jordan church

A shooting outside a church building in the United States' Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday (Jan 7) has left two people dead and several others injured. Local media reports suggest that the gunfire erupted in the parking lot of a meetinghouse belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormon Church.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/minneapolis-ice-shooting-woman-shot-in-face-by-ice-agent-identified-as-renee-nicole-good-all-we-know-about-her-1767834405663">Minneapolis ICE shooting: Woman 'shot in face' by ICE agent identified as Renee Nicole Good. All we know about her</a><h2>What happened?</h2>According to a Reuters report, a funeral was taking place inside the building when the shooting ensued. Speaking to the publication, &nbsp;Glen Mills, a spokesperson for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said, "There was a funeral taking place at the church. Out in the parking lot, there was some sort of altercation took and that's when shots were fired."Confirming reports of a shooting, the Salt Lake City Police Department on X said that officers were present on scene of a shooting at 660 N. Redwood Road. They revealed that two people were killed in the shooting incident and at least six were injured, with at least 3 in critical condition.&nbsp; Authorities said no suspect was in custody as of Wednesday evening. “The suspects are still outstanding, but our officers have obtained solid leads and are working to locate those involved,” said the police department, urging the public to call in with any information they may have. Police have launched an extensive manhunt for the suspects involved. Meanwhile, the FBI has stepped in, offering help to local police. As the investigation continues, Redwood Road has been “closed in both directions from 500 N to 700 N”. Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/minneapolis-on-edge-ice-agent-shot-renee-nicole-good-in-the-face-just-blocks-from-where-george-floyd-was-killed-by-police-1767837077854">Minneapolis on edge: ICE agent shot Renee Good 'in the face,' just blocks from where police killed George Floyd</a>

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Gunfire erupted outside a Mormon church in Salt Lake City during a funeral, killing two people and wounding others.

A shooting outside a church building in the United States' Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday (Jan 7) has left two people dead and several others injured. Local media reports suggest that the gunfire erupted in the parking lot of a meetinghouse belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormon Church. Also read | Minneapolis ICE shooting: Woman 'shot in face' by ICE agent identified as Renee Nicole Good. All we know about her What happened? According to a Reuters report, a funeral was taking place inside the building when the shooting ensued. Speaking to the publication, Glen Mills, a spokesperson for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said, "There was a funeral taking place at the church. Out in the parking lot, there was some sort of altercation took and that's when shots were fired." Confirming reports of a shooting, the Salt Lake City Police Department on X said that officers were present on scene of a shooting at 660 N. Redwood Road. They revealed that two people were killed in the shooting incident and at least six were injured, with at least 3 in critical condition. Authorities said no suspect was in custody as of Wednesday evening. “The suspects are still outstanding, but our officers have obtained solid leads and are working to locate those involved,” said the police department, urging the public to call in with any information they may have. Police have launched an extensive manhunt for the suspects involved. Meanwhile, the FBI has stepped in, offering help to local police. As the investigation continues, Redwood Road has been “closed in both directions from 500 N to 700 N”. Also read | Minneapolis on edge: ICE agent shot Renee Good 'in the face,' just blocks from where police killed George Floyd

Gunfire erupted outside a Mormon church in Salt Lake City during a funeral, killing two people and wounding others.

Two killed in shooting outside Mormon church in Salt Lake City, suspect at large

A man who crashed his vehicle through the front doors of a Michigan church opened fire with an assault rifle and set the church ablaze, killing at least four people and wounding at least eight others before dying in a shootout with police, officials said.
Police said the perpetrator, identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, a former U.S. Marine from the nearby town of Burton, deliberately set fire to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which was engulfed in flames and billowing smoke.

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A shooting at a church in one of the major cities of Alabama, US, left two people dead and one injured, according to media reports. The suspect, who has not been identified, is now in custody.

The shooting took place on Thursday evening at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church in the Birmingham suburb of Vestavia Hills. The police officers reached the spot after they received a call about an active shooter.

According to the media reports, an event called the "Boomers Potluck" was scheduled at the same time the shooting took place, but it wasn't clear whether the violence occurred there.

“We know of no additional threat to either the community of Vestavia Hills” or surrounding areas, Police Capt. Shane Ware told reporters.

The identities of the victims or the&nbsp;condition of the injured person were not immediately available.

The FBI, US Marshals Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco and Explosives and other local police and fire agencies sent officials to the scene, reports AP news agency.

Reverend Kelley Hudlow, who works in the office of Bishop Glenda Curry of the&nbsp;Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, told&nbsp;local station&nbsp;WVTM-13&nbsp;that they are asking the community to come together in support of the victims and their loved ones.

"We're Episcopalians; we believe in Jesus and we believe that prayer helps," Hudlow said. "Currently we are praying for healing and safety for all those that have been impacted and affected."

The shooting at the Alabama church is among the recent spate of mass shootings that have taken place across America in recent weeks.

In Buffalo, New York, 10 people were killed in a grocery store; in Uvalde, Texas, 19 children and two teachers were killed in an elementary school; and in Tulsa, Oklahoma, four people were killed in a medical facility.

(With inputs from agencies)

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A shooting at a church in one of the major cities of Alabama, US, left two people dead and one injured, according to media reports. The suspect, who has not been identified, is now in custody.

A shooting at a church in one of the major cities of Alabama, US, left two people dead and one injured, according to media reports. The suspect, who has not been identified, is now in custody. The shooting took place on Thursday evening at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church in the Birmingham suburb of Vestavia Hills. The police officers reached the spot after they received a call about an active shooter. According to the media reports, an event called the "Boomers Potluck" was scheduled at the same time the shooting took place, but it wasn't clear whether the violence occurred there. “We know of no additional threat to either the community of Vestavia Hills” or surrounding areas, Police Capt. Shane Ware told reporters. The identities of the victims or the condition of the injured person were not immediately available. The FBI, US Marshals Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco and Explosives and other local police and fire agencies sent officials to the scene, reports AP news agency. Reverend Kelley Hudlow, who works in the office of Bishop Glenda Curry of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, told local station WVTM-13 that they are asking the community to come together in support of the victims and their loved ones. "We're Episcopalians; we believe in Jesus and we believe that prayer helps," Hudlow said. "Currently we are praying for healing and safety for all those that have been impacted and affected." The shooting at the Alabama church is among the recent spate of mass shootings that have taken place across America in recent weeks. In Buffalo, New York, 10 people were killed in a grocery store; in Uvalde, Texas, 19 children and two teachers were killed in an elementary school; and in Tulsa, Oklahoma, four people were killed in a medical facility. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Gunmen killed at least 14 churchgoers returning from a midnight service on Monday in Nigeria&#39;s Rivers State, a police source told AFP, the latest violence to hit the oil-rich region.

&quot;The gunmen opened fire on a set of worshippers at about 12:30 am on Monday,&quot; said Ugochi Olugbo, a relative of one of the victims who were attending a New Year&#39;s Eve service.

The shooting took place in the town of Omoku about 90 kilometres (56 miles) from the southern oil hub of Port Harcourt.

&quot;Fourteen persons died on the spot, while 12 who sustained gunshot wounds were rushed to the hospital and are receiving medical attention,&quot; said a police source who asked to remain anonymous.

Rivers State police public relations officer Nnamdi Omoni said the number of casualties could not be confirmed at the moment.

&quot;The commissioner of police, Ahmed Zaki, has also launched a manhunt for the bandits to ensure they are arrested and prosecuted,&quot; Omoni said.

Rivers State, a region blighted by poverty despite a wealth of oil, is home to several powerful gangs that often engage in violent turf wars.&nbsp;

Such gangs, known as &quot;cults&quot; in Nigeria, began as university confraternities decades ago before evolving into powerful armed groups that now rule the streets of the destitute region.

The churchgoers were returning from a midnight service in Nigeria's Rivers State

Gunmen killed at least 14 churchgoers returning from a midnight service on Monday in Nigeria's Rivers State, a police source told AFP, the latest violence to hit the oil-rich region. "The gunmen opened fire on a set of worshippers at about 12:30 am on Monday," said Ugochi Olugbo, a relative of one of the victims who were attending a New Year's Eve service. The shooting took place in the town of Omoku about 90 kilometres (56 miles) from the southern oil hub of Port Harcourt. "Fourteen persons died on the spot, while 12 who sustained gunshot wounds were rushed to the hospital and are receiving medical attention," said a police source who asked to remain anonymous. Rivers State police public relations officer Nnamdi Omoni said the number of casualties could not be confirmed at the moment. "The commissioner of police, Ahmed Zaki, has also launched a manhunt for the bandits to ensure they are arrested and prosecuted," Omoni said. Rivers State, a region blighted by poverty despite a wealth of oil, is home to several powerful gangs that often engage in violent turf wars. Such gangs, known as "cults" in Nigeria, began as university confraternities decades ago before evolving into powerful armed groups that now rule the streets of the destitute region.

Gunmen kill 14 churchgoers in Nigeria shooting

A black-clad gunman armed with an assault rifle opened fire on a small-town Texas church during Sunday morning services, killing 26 people and wounding 20 in the last mass shooting to shock the United States.

Authorities did not identify the gunman, saying only that he was a &quot;young white male, maybe in his early 20s,&quot; who was wearing a bulletproof vest and found dead in his vehicle after being confronted by a local resident.

Governor Greg Abbott warned the toll may rise.

&quot;There are 26 lives that have been lost. We don&#39;t know if that number will rise or not, all we know is that&#39;s too many, and this will be a long, suffering mourning for those in pain,&quot; he said.

Exactly five weeks after the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/las-vegas-shooting-at-least-58-dead-more-than-500-wounded-20918" target="_blank">worst shooting in modern US history</a>, the latest tragedy prompted an outpouring of condolences, led by US President Donald Trump.

The victims, who ranged in age from five to 72, were gunned down at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, a rural community of about 400 people located 30 miles (50 kilometers) southeast of San Antonio.

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The gunman fired outside at the church before entering the building and continuing to spray bullets, said Freeman Martin, regional director of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

&quot;As he exited the church, a local resident grabbed his rifle and engaged that suspect. The suspect dropped his rifle, which was a Ruger AR assault-type rifle, and fled from the church. Our local citizen pursued the suspect at that time,&quot; Martin said.

Law enforcement later found the gunman dead in his car, which had crashed, on the Wilson-Guadalupe county line. It was not clear if he had committed suicide or was shot by the resident who had confronted him.

US media outlets had identified the shooter as a 26-year-old veteran who had faced a court-martial and was dishonorably discharged from the Air Force.&nbsp;

Victims 
&quot;There&#39;s so many families who have lost family members. Fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters,&quot; Abbott said.&nbsp;

&quot;The tragedy, of course, is worsened by the fact that it occurred in a church, a place of worship, where these people were innocently gunned down. We mourn their loss, but we support their family members.&quot;

The wounded had been transported to various hospitals with &quot;injuries that vary from minor to very severe,&quot; Martin said.&nbsp;

The dead included the 14-year-old daughter of pastor Frank Pomeroy, the church leader told ABC News.

Annabelle Renee Pomeroy &quot;was one very beautiful, special child,&quot; her father said.

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Frank Pomeroy had been in the neighboring state of Oklahoma at the time of the shooting, and was driving back to Texas after the tragedy.

Other victims, some of whom were evacuated by helicopter, included a six-year-old boy named Rylan who was in surgery after being shot four times, his uncle told CBS News. A two-year-old was also shot and wounded, The Dallas Morning News reported.

A spokeswoman for Connally Memorial Medical Center in nearby Floresville said the hospital received eight patients with gunshot wounds. Four were transferred to San Antonio.

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Trump vows &#39;full support&#39; 
Police formed a perimeter around the area. Tearful relatives and neighbors stood outside, nervously awaiting news from inside the traditional, white-frame church.

Agents from the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were headed to Sutherland Springs, the agencies said.

President Donald Trump, who is traveling in Asia, denounced the &quot;horrific shooting.&quot;

&quot;This act of evil occurred as the victims and their families were in their place of worship. Our hearts are broken,&quot; he said.

&quot;We pull together, we join hands, we lock arms and through the tears and through the sadness, we stand strong.&quot;

The president promised his administration&#39;s &quot;full support&quot; to the investigation.

US Senator Ted Cruz of Texas said on Twitter: &quot;Keeping all harmed in Sutherland Springs in our prayers and grateful for our brave first responders on the scene.&quot;

The shooting comes just over a month after a gunman in Las Vegas fired down from a hotel room onto an outdoor concert, killing 58 people and wounding hundreds. It was the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history.

And Sunday&#39;s tragedy came just over two years after a white supremacist, Dylann Roof, entered a historically black church in Charleston, South Carolina, and shot nine people to death.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned the toll may rise

A black-clad gunman armed with an assault rifle opened fire on a small-town Texas church during Sunday morning services, killing 26 people and wounding 20 in the last mass shooting to shock the United States. Authorities did not identify the gunman, saying only that he was a "young white male, maybe in his early 20s," who was wearing a bulletproof vest and found dead in his vehicle after being confronted by a local resident. Governor Greg Abbott warned the toll may rise. "There are 26 lives that have been lost. We don't know if that number will rise or not, all we know is that's too many, and this will be a long, suffering mourning for those in pain," he said. Exactly five weeks after the worst shooting in modern US history, the latest tragedy prompted an outpouring of condolences, led by US President Donald Trump. The victims, who ranged in age from five to 72, were gunned down at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, a rural community of about 400 people located 30 miles (50 kilometers) southeast of San Antonio. Texas church shooter was dressed all in black, was armed with assault rifle The gunman fired outside at the church before entering the building and continuing to spray bullets, said Freeman Martin, regional director of the Texas Department of Public Safety. "As he exited the church, a local resident grabbed his rifle and engaged that suspect. The suspect dropped his rifle, which was a Ruger AR assault-type rifle, and fled from the church. Our local citizen pursued the suspect at that time," Martin said. Law enforcement later found the gunman dead in his car, which had crashed, on the Wilson-Guadalupe county line. It was not clear if he had committed suicide or was shot by the resident who had confronted him. US media outlets had identified the shooter as a 26-year-old veteran who had faced a court-martial and was dishonorably discharged from the Air Force. Victims "There's so many families who have lost family members. Fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters," Abbott said. "The tragedy, of course, is worsened by the fact that it occurred in a church, a place of worship, where these people were innocently gunned down. We mourn their loss, but we support their family members." The wounded had been transported to various hospitals with "injuries that vary from minor to very severe," Martin said. The dead included the 14-year-old daughter of pastor Frank Pomeroy, the church leader told ABC News. Annabelle Renee Pomeroy "was one very beautiful, special child," her father said. Also read: Trump condemns 'horrific shooting', says 'our hearts are broken' Frank Pomeroy had been in the neighboring state of Oklahoma at the time of the shooting, and was driving back to Texas after the tragedy. Other victims, some of whom were evacuated by helicopter, included a six-year-old boy named Rylan who was in surgery after being shot four times, his uncle told CBS News. A two-year-old was also shot and wounded, The Dallas Morning News reported. A spokeswoman for Connally Memorial Medical Center in nearby Floresville said the hospital received eight patients with gunshot wounds. Four were transferred to San Antonio. A history of violence: America and guns Trump vows 'full support' Police formed a perimeter around the area. Tearful relatives and neighbors stood outside, nervously awaiting news from inside the traditional, white-frame church. Agents from the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were headed to Sutherland Springs, the agencies said. President Donald Trump, who is traveling in Asia, denounced the "horrific shooting." "This act of evil occurred as the victims and their families were in their place of worship. Our hearts are broken," he said. "We pull together, we join hands, we lock arms and through the tears and through the sadness, we stand strong." The president promised his administration's "full support" to the investigation. US Senator Ted Cruz of Texas said on Twitter: "Keeping all harmed in Sutherland Springs in our prayers and grateful for our brave first responders on the scene." The shooting comes just over a month after a gunman in Las Vegas fired down from a hotel room onto an outdoor concert, killing 58 people and wounding hundreds. It was the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history. And Sunday's tragedy came just over two years after a white supremacist, Dylann Roof, entered a historically black church in Charleston, South Carolina, and shot nine people to death.

Gunman walks into Texas church, shoots 26 people dead

US President Donald Trump on Monday condemned what he described as a &quot;horrific shooting&quot; after 26 people were killed in a rampage at a Texas church.

&quot;This act of evil occurred as the victims and their families were in their place of worship. Our hearts are broken,&quot; Trump said on a visit to Japan.

&quot;We pull together, we join arms through the tears and the sadness we stand strong,&quot; added the president, addressing business leaders on day two of his Asian trip.

A gunman stormed into a Baptist church during Sunday morning services and killed at least 26 people.

The shooter, whose motives were not immediately clear, was dressed all in black and wearing a ballistic vest, authorities said.

Though officials did not identify the gunman, multiple media outlets named him as Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, adding that he had been dishonorably discharged from the Air Force.

He also died in the assault.

Trump&#39;s host, Japanese Prime Minister &nbsp;Shinzo Abe, tweeted his &quot;deepest condolances&quot;, saying: &quot;I wish to express heartfelt solidarity with the people of the United States during this difficult time.&quot;

He added: &quot;My thoughts are with those who suffered injuries in the incident.&quot; &nbsp;

'This act of evil occurred as the victims and their families were in their place of worship. Our hearts are broken,' Trump said

US President Donald Trump on Monday condemned what he described as a "horrific shooting" after 26 people were killed in a rampage at a Texas church. "This act of evil occurred as the victims and their families were in their place of worship. Our hearts are broken," Trump said on a visit to Japan. "We pull together, we join arms through the tears and the sadness we stand strong," added the president, addressing business leaders on day two of his Asian trip. A gunman stormed into a Baptist church during Sunday morning services and killed at least 26 people. The shooter, whose motives were not immediately clear, was dressed all in black and wearing a ballistic vest, authorities said. Though officials did not identify the gunman, multiple media outlets named him as Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, adding that he had been dishonorably discharged from the Air Force. He also died in the assault. Trump's host, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, tweeted his "deepest condolances", saying: "I wish to express heartfelt solidarity with the people of the United States during this difficult time." He added: "My thoughts are with those who suffered injuries in the incident."

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