In brief
Jordanian state media confirmed a deadly shooting at a funeral in the Karak governorate, where two gunmen fired from a car, killing seven people and wounding ten. The attack, which took place inside a church, caught mourners by surprise, and security forces were quickly deployed. No group has claimed responsibility, leaving the motive unclear. The incident underscores ongoing security concerns in the region.
Seven people were killed and ten injured when two gunmen opened fire inside a church during a funeral in Karak, Jordan, according to the state media.
The gunmen arrived in a vehicle, fired a rifle and a pistol at mourners, and fled the scene. By the time security forces were dispatched, the church was still occupied by dozens of attendees.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. State spokesman Mohammad al‑Momani said that security forces were deployed immediately after the gunfire began.
Khaled Burqan, a mourner who was inside the church, told Jordan's state-run TV that the shooters had been firing for several minutes before escaping. The incident raises concerns about safety at public gatherings in the region.
