Shooting at funeral procession kills seven in Jordan
At least seven people were killed and 34 wounded when gunmen opened fire on a funeral procession outside a Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud, in Jordan's Karak Governorate. The two attackers fled the scene and remain at large as authorities conduct a manhunt.
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A mass shooting at a funeral procession outside a Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud, located in Jordan's Karak Governorate, resulted in at least seven deaths and 34 injuries. Gunmen opened fire on mourners gathered for the service before escaping the scene. Neither attacker has been apprehended, and police have launched a manhunt to find them.
The incident represents one of the deadliest acts of violence in Jordan in recent years. At the time of reporting, authorities had not released information about the gunmen's identities or their motives for the attack. The large number of casualties—both fatalities and wounded exceeding 40 people—suggests the attack was carried out indiscriminately against those present at the religious gathering.
The shooting has raised concerns about sectarian or communal tensions in the region. Officials are expected to provide additional details as their investigation continues.
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