Six Killed, 28 Injured in Shooting at Greek Orthodox Church Funeral in Jordan

At least six people were killed and 28 others injured after gunmen opened fire during a funeral at Hammoud Church in Karak Governorate, southern Jordan, on Friday, October 23. Jordan’s Public Security Directorate said the attackers were unidentified and that an investigation was under way. Security forces were deployed to the area and were searching for the suspects. A witness said the gunmen arrived in a vehicle, fired for about five minutes and fled. Security footage reportedly captured three attackers at the church entrance. King Abdullah II has promised a strong response to the attack.

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