Six Killed, 28 Injured in Gun Attack During Funeral in Jordan

At least six people have been killed and another 28 injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan’s central Karak governorate on Friday, according to a government spokesperson.

The attackers reportedly arrived at the scene in a vehicle before opening fire inside the church and fleeing. The identities of the gunmen and their motive were not immediately known.

Government spokesperson Mohammad al-Momani condemned the incident, describing it as a “heinous” attack and confirming that security forces had been deployed to the area.

Security Forces Respond to Attack

Authorities moved to secure the affected area following the shooting as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the attack got underway.

The deployment is expected to support efforts to establish how the gunmen entered the church, identify those responsible and determine the motive behind the violence.

Officials have not yet released further details about the victims or confirmed whether any suspects have been arrested.

Investigation Into Motive

The attack has raised concerns over security at a place of worship during a funeral, an occasion that typically brings together family members, friends and community residents to mourn a loss.

Investigators will need to establish whether the shooting was a targeted attack or stemmed from another motive. No responsibility has been publicly established, and the identities of the attackers remain unknown.

Further information is expected as Jordanian authorities continue their investigation and assess the full circumstances of the incident.