In brief
During a funeral service in a church in Karak Governorate, two gunmen opened fire, killing seven and wounding ten more. They arrived in a car, shot indiscriminately inside the church and fled before authorities could respond. Security forces were quickly deployed to the scene, while the national defense ministry confirmed the attack and stated no group had claimed responsibility. Jordan’s interior ministry has called the incident a heinous act of terrorism, demanding swift investigations.
At least seven people were killed when gunmen opened fire on a funeral service in central Jordan, the country’s state media reported.
The shooting, which took place inside a church in the Karak governorate, left another ten people injured. The attackers arrived in a car and turned their rifles and pistols at mourners before fleeing the scene.
Security forces were quickly deployed to the site, officials said, while a government spokesman confirmed that no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
One mourner, Khaled Burqan, told state‑run television that the gunmen fired at mourners for several minutes. He described the chaos and fear that erupted in the small congregation.
The incident comes at a time when Jordan is working to maintain social stability in a region that sees frequent unrest. Authorities are investigating the attack and urging the public to remain vigilant.
