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Coptic Christians killed in Cairo jewelry store raid

Four Coptic Christians were killed after gunmen burst into a jewelry shop in Cairo and opened fire.

  • Agencies
  • Published: 17:01 May 28, 2008
  • Gulf News

Cairo: Four Coptic Christians were killed after gunmen burst into a jewelry shop in Cairo.

The men stormed the Christian owned store on Wednesday, before fleeing on a motorbike.

Police have not yet revealed whether the killings, in a mixed Christian and Muslim neighbourhood, were sectarian.

It is also unclear how much jewelry was taken.

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