At least 7 people killed in shooting at church in Jordan, public security agency says
Authorities say the attackers were still at large as security forces searched for two or three gunmen after the rare assault on Christians.
- On Friday, two unidentified gunmen opened fire during a funeral procession at a Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud village, Karak governorate, killing at least seven people and wounding around 10 others.
- Witnesses reported attackers used an AK-47 Kalashnikov rifle during the assault in Karak, a governorate around 90 miles south of Amman that is home to a minority Christian population.
- The Public Security Directorate confirmed multiple casualties without specifying a final death toll, while security forces are actively pursuing the gunmen.
- Government spokesperson Mohammad Al-Momani urged the public to "rely on official information," pledging to release further verified details as the investigation continues.
- Authorities have not yet identified the attackers or determined a motive for the shooting as security services continue their investigation into the incident.
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Armed men shot at the guests during a funeral in the Hamoud Church. Jordan's government condemns the assassination.
Seven people were killed and 27 injured in an armed attack on a church in Karak, Jordan. Jordanian Interior Minister Mazen al-Farayah described the attack as a terrorist act, while King Abdullah II vowed that the perpetrators would be punished severely.
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Gunmen Attack Christian Funeral at Jordanian Church, Killing Six and Wounding 28
Armed attackers opened fire on mourners attending a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in southern Jordan, killing six people and injuring 28 others as ... The post Gunmen Attack Christian Funeral at Jordanian Church, Killing Six and Wounding 28 first appeared on [your]NEWS.
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