# Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, state media say

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/seven-shot-dead-by-gunmen-at-church-funeral-in-jordan-state-media-say/
- Published: 2026-10-23T12:55:19+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T13:15:22+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck87zlpzny15o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Seven people were killed and 10 injured at a church funeral.
- Two gunmen reportedly fled after firing for several minutes.
- Authorities deployed security forces; no motive or claim is known.

## Summary

At least seven people were killed and 10 injured when two gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan’s Karak governorate. The attack took place on Friday, and security forces were deployed as authorities responded.

A mourner told state-run television that dozens of people were inside and that the attackers fired for several minutes. The gunmen reportedly arrived by car, used a rifle and a pistol, then fled; their identities and motive are not known, and no group has claimed responsibility.

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