Terrorist attack against the Church of the Virgin Mary (Sixth of October city)
Two assailants in a vehicle opened fire on the Church of the Virgin Mary in Sixth of October city, Giza governorate, Egypt. At least one police officer, identified as Sergeant Mohamed Taha Sayed, was killed and another officer was injured in the assault. No group claimed responsibility; however, sources attributed the attack to the Muslim Brotherhood.
Sources
“Militant killed in attack against police checkpoint in Egypt,” Xinhua News Agency, January 31, 2014.”
“One police sergeant killed in shooting at church,” Daily Star Egypt, January 28, 2014.”
“Urgent: Militants attack church near Egyptian capital, officer killed,” Xinhua General News Service, January 28, 2014.”
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