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Jordan church attack survivor says assailant pointed handgun at him
Reuters • • general
Key Points:
- A shooting attack occurred during a prayer service at the Greek Orthodox Hamoud church in Karak, Jordan, killing eight people and injuring 40 others, including the son of a witness who was shot in the leg.
- The assailants, described as extremists by Jordanian authorities, opened fire inside the church during a funeral, causing panic and chaos among worshippers.
- Jordanian King Abdullah visited the site, condemning the attack and promising severe punishment for the perpetrators, while security measures were increased nationwide.
- Authorities are actively searching for the attackers and have not yet determined if they have connections to known militant groups; no group has claimed responsibility.
- The attack shocked Jordan's Christian minority and is considered rare in the country, which has recently thwarted multiple Islamist militant plots.
