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7 dead, 40 wounded in Jordan church funeral shooting
AL.com • • general
Key Points:
- Seven people were killed and 40 others wounded after gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan.
- The attack involved three assailants, two armed with pistols and one with a semiautomatic rifle, who fired shots before running toward the church.
- Footage showed broken glass and blood inside the church, highlighting the violence of the incident.
- Jordanian authorities described the attackers as unknown and have launched a full investigation, with no information yet on arrests or casualties among the gunmen.
- In response, Jordan declared three days of national mourning; Karak is known for its minority Christian community.
