3 cops injured in shooting near Israeli embassy in Amman

KABUL (Pajhwok): A gunman was shot dead and three policemen were injured after a shooting near the Israeli embassy in neighbouring Jordan, a media report said on Sunday.

Reuters reported: “Police shot a gunman who had fired at a police patrol in theRabiah neighbourhood of Amman.”

Witnesses said police and ambulances rushed to the Rabiah neighbourhood, where the embassy is located. The area is a flashpoint for frequent demonstrations against Israel.

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