Seven killed and 40 injured after gunmen open fire at church funeral in Jordan
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Summary
Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Karak, Jordan, killing seven people and injuring 40 others. Security forces are investigating, and Jordan has declared three days of national mourning.Key Facts
- The shooting happened at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, about 180 km south of Amman.
- Three gunmen were seen firing weapons in video footage; witnesses mentioned possibly four attackers.
- Seven people died, and 40 were injured, with two in critical condition.
- Jordan’s government described the attack as a terrorist act by unknown assailants.
- The king and prime minister of Jordan condemned the attack and promised strong penalties.
- Regional countries and international leaders, including the UN Secretary-General, condemned the violence.
- Karak has a minority Christian population and was the site of previous attacks in 2016.
- Investigations into the shooting are ongoing, and security forces have not yet reported capturing the attackers.
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