Jordan arrests three suspects over church attack in dawn raid: What to know
Summary
Jordanian security forces arrested three suspects in a dawn raid in Karak on Monday, two days after gunmen attacked a Greek Orthodox church during a funeral procession. Eight people were killed and 34 were wounded; authorities said the suspects were injured during the arrest operation.Key Facts
- The attack took place at St George’s Church in Hamoud village, Karak governorate, on Friday.
- Gunmen opened fire during a funeral procession, killing eight people and wounding 34 others.
- Interior Minister Mazin al-Farrayeh said all three suspects are Jordanian citizens.
- Police found the suspects in an abandoned house in al-Jadeeda village and said they resisted arrest.
- The Public Security Directorate said all three suspects were injured in the raid, including one who was critically injured.
- Security forces recovered firearms and ammunition at the suspects’ hideout, state news agency Petra reported.
- Authorities have not named the suspects or identified any affiliations, and no group has claimed responsibility.
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