Gunmen open fire at church in Jordan, killing several people
Summary
Gunmen attacked a funeral service at a church in Karak, Jordan, killing at least six people and injuring 28 others. Security forces are searching for the attackers, but no group has claimed responsibility for the shooting.Key Facts
- The attack took place during a funeral at the Hamoud church in Karak governorate, Jordan.
- At least six people died and 28 were wounded in the shooting.
- The gunmen were masked and opened fire after an explosion at the funeral procession started.
- Two suspects fled in a vehicle and fired at security forces during the escape.
- Jordan has a Christian minority of about 300,000 people among a population of 11.5 million.
- Such violent attacks are very rare in Jordan, a country known for interfaith coexistence.
- Karak experienced a similar extremist attack in 2016, which killed 10 people.
- Jordan's King Abdullah II is known for protecting religious sites in Jerusalem and condemns attacks on such places.
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