Gunmen Open Fire at Funeral in Jordan Church: 7 Dead, 40 Wounded

Gunmen opened fire at a funeral in a Greek Orthodox church in the city of Karak in southern Jordan on Saturday, October 24, killing seven people and wounding 40, the Associated Press reported, citing Jordanian authorities.

The attack took place about 180 kilometers south of the capital, Amman. Footage on state television shows at least three armed men firing near the church. Authorities said the attack was carried out by unidentified people, and there is no information so far on whether any of them have been detained or killed.

Casualties and mourning

Two of the wounded are in critical condition. Jordan has declared three days of national mourning. More international coverage is in our world news section.