Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, state media say
Gunmen opened fire during a funeral service at a Greek Orthodox church in the city of Karak, Jordan, killing seven people and wounding dozens of others. Jordanian state media and public security agencies confirmed the attack, which triggered a manhunt in the southern Karak governorate. State television broadcast footage showing multiple gunmen firing shots at the building, while survivors described masked attackers targeting the funeral procession. Authorities reported varying injury counts between 34 and 40 people wounded, and the King has vowed harsh retaliation.
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- ✓ Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in the city of Karak, Jordan.
- ✓ Seven people were killed in the church attack.
- ✓ Jordanian authorities and state media reported between 34 and 40 people were wounded in the shooting.
- ✓ Jordanian state television broadcast footage showing three gunmen firing shots at the church.
What changed
State media and public security agencies confirmed the death toll at seven victims alongside dozens of injuries, while security forces launched an active manhunt for the attackers.
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Gunmen Kill Seven at Church Funeral in Jordan
Gunmen opened fire during a funeral service at a Greek Orthodox church in the city of Karak, Jordan, killing seven people and wounding dozens of others. Jordanian state media and public security agencies confirmed the attack, which triggered a manhunt in the southern Karak governorate. State television broadcast footage showing multiple gunmen firing shots at the building, while survivors described masked attackers targeting the funeral procession. Authorities reported varying injury counts between 34 and 40 people wounded, and the King has vowed harsh retaliation.
Why it matters
Attacks targeting places of worship in Jordan are rare, making this mass casualty event a severe security breach for the kingdom. Karak has previously experienced militant violence, drawing intense focus from national authorities. The assault during a solemn funeral gathering escalates domestic security concerns and prompted immediate high-level vows of a harsh response from the monarchy.
What is confirmed
- Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in the city of Karak, Jordan.
- Seven people were killed in the church attack.
- Jordanian authorities and state media reported between 34 and 40 people were wounded in the shooting.
- Jordanian state television broadcast footage showing three gunmen firing shots at the church.
- A manhunt is currently underway by security forces in the southern Karak governorate.
Still unconfirmed
- Survivors described two masked gunmen shooting as dozens attended the funeral procession.
What to watch next
- Apprehension or identification of the suspects by Jordanian security forces
- Official statements regarding the motive or organizational affiliation of the gunmen
- Updates on the condition of the hospitalized survivors
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