Gunmen kill at least seven at Jordan church funeral
By The BriefBrief
Two gunmen opened fire during a funeral at Hammoud Church in Jordan’s Karak governorate, killing at least seven people and injuring 10, according to local media reports. An eyewitness said the attackers arrived in a vehicle, fired for five minutes and fled. Jordanian authorities said security forces are investigating; the attackers have not been identified.
WHO:Two unidentified gunmen
WHAT:Opened fire during a funeral at Hammoud Church, killing at least seven people and injuring 10.
WHEN:Oct 23, 2026
WHERE:Karak governorate, Jordan
WHY:The reason for the shooting was not reported.
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