Seven killed in shooting at church funeral in Jordan
Two armed men opened fire on mourners at a funeral in a church in Jordan's Karak governorate, killing at least seven people and wounding at least ten. No one has yet claimed responsibility.
Two armed men opened fire during a funeral ceremony in a church in Jordan's Karak governorate, a Middle Eastern country, killing at least seven people, according to the country's state media. The BBC Russian Service reports that at least ten more people were wounded.
According to available information, unidentified men arrived at the church by car, shot at those inside and then fled the scene. Authorities say security forces have been sent to the site.
Eyewitness account
Khaled Burkan, who witnessed the attack, told Jordanian state television channel Al-Mamlaka that dozens of people were in the church when the shooting began. He said the two attackers, armed with a rifle and a pistol, fired at the gathered people for several minutes.
Responsibility
No individual or group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack. The source gives no further details on the identity or motives of the assailants.
