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

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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.

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