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05-August-2002
02282

Gunmen invade Presbyterian school in Pakistan

Students survive attack that kills six

by Jerry L. Van Marter

LOUISVILLE - Six persons were killed this morning (Aug. 5) when masked gunmen forced their way onto the campus of Murree Christian School in Pakistan and opened fire.

	No students were among the casualties, which included two security guards, a cook, a receptionist a carpenter and a bystander. Three others were wounded, none seriously. The attackers escaped after their 15-20 minute siege.

	School administrators immediately canceled classes for at least 24 hours. The school's administration and board of directors will meet Aug. 6 to discuss the immediate future. 

	Murree Christian School is a Presbyterian boarding school in the Himalayan foothills. It was established in 1956 to provide western-style education primarily for the children of Christian missionaries serving in the region. Two children of Presbyterian Church (USA) missionaries are among the 150 children ages kindergarten through 12th grade currently enrolled at the school. 

	Worldwide Ministries Division staff here are in regular contact with PC(USA) personnel and with the school and are evaluating the situation.

(Information for this story furnished by Murree Christian School and Bill Simmons of the WMD staff.)
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