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9 dead in gun attack at Coptic Christian church in Cairo (GRAPHIC VIDEO) 10 dead in gun attack at Coptic Christian church in Cairo (GRAPHIC VIDEO)
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At least nine people have been killed in a gun attack on a Coptic Christian church south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, according to reports. At least ten people have been killed in a gun attack on a Coptic Christian church south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, according to reports.
The incident took place when at least one gunman opened fire at a Coptic church in the Helwan district, reported Al-Ahram. The death toll currently stands at 9 people, with a further five injured, according to Egypt’s Health Ministry. Two police officers are thought to be among the dead. Two gunmen opened fire at a Coptic church in the Helwan district, reported Al-Ahram. The death toll currently stands at ten people, with at least a further five injured, according to Egypt’s Health Ministry.
A spokesperson for the government said the wounded have been transferred to Nasser Hospital for treatment.
Security sources told Egyptian newspaper Masrawy that two attackers were involved in the shooting at the Marmina Coptic Church Helwan.Security sources told Egyptian newspaper Masrawy that two attackers were involved in the shooting at the Marmina Coptic Church Helwan.
Helwan Newshas shared graphic footage of a man lying bloodied in the road, who it claims is one of the attackers.Helwan Newshas shared graphic footage of a man lying bloodied in the road, who it claims is one of the attackers.
A reporter from the local news organisation told RT.com that one of the attackers, previously thought to have been killed, is alive and under arrest. A second attacker is believed to have escaped. A reporter from the local news organisation told RT.com earlier that the attacker in the video was captured alive and placed under arrest. However, there are contradicting reports that an armed suspect was killed during the incident. A second attacker is believed to have escaped.
The Coptic Church is located in a built-up area approximately 800 meters from a shopping mall.The Coptic Church is located in a built-up area approximately 800 meters from a shopping mall.