AMMAN – A funeral gathering turned into scene of bloodshed in Jordan on Friday when gunmen opened fire at a church in Karak governorate, killing six people and injuring 28 others.
The shooting targeted mourners attending a funeral at Hamoud Church on October 23, triggering an urgent security response and a search for those responsible. Jordan’s Public Security Directorate confirmed the casualty figures, revising initial reports that had put the toll at seven dead and around 10 injured.
Security camera footage published by Saudi channel Al Arabiya shows three attackers in the Jordan church shooting. One carried an automatic weapon. Two carried pistols.
One of the three appears to have suffered a weapon jam. He never reached the church and did not join the shooting.
The toll from the attacks at the church in Al-Karak, in Jordan’s south, stands at 6 killed and 28 wounded. The manhunt for the perpetrators continues, per Jordanian security services. https://t.co/qYRs7XfQAR
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Early accounts said two armed men arrived in a vehicle, stepped out and opened fire on the gathering before fleeing. Conflicting reports emerged about whether they entered the church or fired at people around the building.
Government spokesperson Mohammad Al-Momani said security agencies were responding on the ground and would release further information once it had been verified. He urged the public to rely on official updates and allow investigators to carry out their work.
The health minister began a visit to the injured in Karak, while senior officials announced a press conference to address the incident. Authorities said investigations were continuing. The attackers’ identities and the motive behind the shooting remained unconfirmed in the available official statements.
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