In brief
CCTV footage released early this week shows armed men storming a church during a funeral in Karak, Jordan, where six people were killed and at least 28 injured. The gunmen arrived in a vehicle, fired into the congregation, and fled the scene before authorities could respond. Government spokesman Mohammad al‑Momani described the attack as “heinous” and said security forces were deployed to the area. The incident has heightened concerns over safety at religious sites in the region.
CCTV footage released by the Jordanian government shows armed men storming a church while a funeral was underway in the Karak governorate. The gunmen entered the building, opened fire into the congregation, and fled before security forces could respond.
Six people were killed and 28 others wounded in the attack. Government spokesman Mohammad al‑Momani condemned the incident as "heinous" and confirmed that security forces have been deployed to the area.
The footage confirms that the attackers arrived in a vehicle and began shooting short‑range from close to the front of the church, before escaping in the same vehicle. Authorities are investigating the identity of the gunmen and are working to provide assistance to victims and families.
