Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, state media say
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.
In short
- 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.