Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 34
Summary
Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, killing seven people and injuring 34. The attackers fled, and authorities are investigating the incident.Key Facts
- The shooting happened at a church in Karak, about 110 miles south of Amman, Jordan's capital.
- Three gunmen were seen approaching the church and firing weapons, including pistols and a semiautomatic rifle.
- Seven people were killed, and 34 others were wounded; 27 were still receiving medical treatment.
- The attackers' identities are unknown, and it is unclear if any were caught or killed.
- Jordan's King Abdullah II condemned the attack and promised strict punishment for those responsible.
- Leaders from nearby countries and religious figures also condemned the shooting.
- Karak has a small Christian community and was the site of a violent attack in 2016 involving gunmen attacking police and tourists.
- Jordanian security forces continue to investigate the shooting fully.
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