Sunday, December 18, 2016

Canadian woman, 4 police officers, 2 civilians killed in Jordan shooting

A Canadian female visitor, four police officers and two civilians were killed Sunday in gun attacks in and near the Jordan city of Karak that targeted tourists and police, officials said.

Gunmen shot at police in three locations: an ancient castle, a house and a police station, a statement by Jordan's Public Security Directorate said.

The gunman who was holed up in the Crusader castle opened fire on Karak police, "wounding several policemen and passersby," the statement added.

Several tourists were taken hostage, according to the BBC.
 [upi.com]
18/12/16
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