Gunmen Kill 10 in Shootings at Jordan’s Karak Castle

Gunmen attacked security forces at several locations in Karak, including the city’s historic Crusader-era castle, on December 18, 2016. The shootings killed seven Jordanian security personnel, two local civilians and a Canadian tourist, officials said. At least 27 people were wounded. After a lengthy standoff, Jordanian forces killed four attackers inside the castle. Authorities seized weapons, explosives and suicide belts. The government did not identify the assailants or confirm any group’s responsibility. The incident was not reported as a shooting at a church