Who was behind the deadly church shooting in Jordan?
Summary
Three masked gunmen attacked a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, during a funeral, killing eight people and injuring about 40 others. Jordanian security forces are searching for the attackers, and the government calls this a terrorist act, though the motives and identities of the gunmen are still unknown.Key Facts
- The shooting happened at a church in the village of Hamoud in Karak governorate, Jordan.
- Three attackers arrived, two in a vehicle and one carrying a semi-automatic rifle.
- Eight people died, seven at the scene and one later in the hospital.
- About 40 people were injured; 27 remain in the hospital with one in critical condition.
- Survivors describe the attackers as masked and armed with handguns and rifles.
- Jordan’s King Abdullah II condemned the attack and ordered a review of security procedures.
- The attackers are described by officials as extremists, but no group has claimed responsibility.
- Authorities consider this a rare attack on a Christian place of worship in Jordan.
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