In brief
In a tragic incident early Friday, two gunmen opened fire in a church during a funeral in the Karak governorate, killing seven people and injuring ten. The attackers arrived in a car, fired from a rifle and a pistol before fleeing. State spokesperson Mohammad al‑Momani said security forces have been deployed. No group has claimed responsibility yet. Witnesses recount the shooting lasted several minutes, adding a chilling layer to the violence.
Gunmen kill seven at Jordan church funeral, security forces respond.
At least seven people were killed in a brutal shooting inside a church while a funeral was taking place in the Karak governorate of central Jordan. Two gunmen, who are still unidentified, arrived in a car, fired a rifle and a pistol at mourners, and fled the scene after the killing spree. Reports say ten more people were injured during the attack, according to state media.
Security officials have deployed forces to the site, and a spokesman for the government, Mohammad al‑Momani, confirmed urgent tactical response in the area. Victim accounts from the funeral describe how the attackers began shooting for several minutes, with many people inside the church.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack as of yet, and authorities are continuing investigations. The incident has reignited concerns about sectarian tensions in the region, as Jordan’s security apparatus works to prevent further violence.
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