The shooting at Al-Hamoud Church located in Karak, Jordan, on Friday left 6 people dead and 28 others injured. According to reports, this incident took place during a funeral ceremony, and information about the identity and motive of the attackers is not available.
Details of the Incident
According to a security source, two men opened fire on the crowd attending the funeral. This source informed local media that about 150 to 200 people were present in the church at the time of the incident. Videos that have been published online show injured individuals lying on the ground and covered in blood, but these images have not yet been verified by credible authorities.
Reactions from Officials
Mohammad Al-Momani, the spokesperson for the Jordanian government, announced that security forces have begun investigations into this attack. Armed attacks like this are rare in Jordan, a predominantly Muslim country with a population of about 11.5 million and a small Christian minority numbering several hundred thousand. The Karak region, located about 180 kilometers south of Amman, has a significant Christian population.
This incident is seen as a turning point in Jordan's social security and has raised concerns about the country's security situation. Many people in Jordan are calling for accountability and swift action from officials to prevent such events from recurring.
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