In brief
In a sudden attack on Friday, gunmen fired into a church during a funeral in Jordan's Karak governorate, killing at least seven people and injuring ten more. The attackers, who fired from a car and fled, were not identified and no group has claimed responsibility. Security forces have since been deployed to the site and are investigating the incident amid growing regional tensions.
Seven people were killed when two gunmen opened fire on a funeral in central Jordan, state media reported.
The attack took place in a church in the Karak governorate, leaving another 10 people injured.
The gunmen allegedly arrived in a car, fired at the mourners from inside the church, and fled shortly after.
Security forces have been deployed to the scene, according to government spokesman Mohammad al‑Momani.
One mourner, Khaled Burqan, told state‑run TV that the attackers were armed with a rifle and a pistol and had been shooting for several minutes.
No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, and authorities are investigating possible motives and origins.
