In brief
On Friday, gunmen opened fire at a funeral service in the Karak governorate of Jordan, killing six people and injuring 28 others. CCTV footage shows the attackers arriving in a car, storming the church and shooting before fleeing the scene. Government spokesman Mohammad al‑Momani described the attack as "heinous" and deployed security forces to the area. Investigations are ongoing as the culprits remain at large.
In a shocking assault on Friday, gunmen opened fire inside a church during a funeral in the Karak governorate of Jordan, killing six and leaving 28 others wounded.
CCTV footage released by local authorities shows the attackers arriving in a car, storming the church and firing indiscriminately before fleeing the scene. The security footage confirms the chaotic scene and the swift response of the gunmen.
Government spokesman Mohammad al‑Momani condemned the act as "heinous" and reported that additional security forces were deployed to secure the area. The incident has heightened tensions in the region, with authorities scrambling to identify the perpetrators.
Investigations into the motive and identity of the gunmen are ongoing; the authorities have yet to announce any suspects, and the group responsible remains at large.
