Seven Killed in Armed Attack at Church in Southern Jordan
At least seven people are dead and ten wounded following an armed attack at Hammoud Church in Jordan's Karak governorate. Security forces are in pursuit.
POLICY WIRE — Karak, Jordan — At least seven individuals were killed and approximately ten others sustained injuries after two unidentified gunmen launched an attack inside Hammoud Church on Friday.
The incident occurred in the Karak governorate, located roughly 90 miles south of the Jordanian capital, Amman. According to a security source speaking to state-owned Al-Mamlaka television, several of the wounded victims remain in critical condition.
Jordan’s Public Security Directorate confirmed the assault in an official statement, noting that authorities are actively tracking the suspects involved in the shooting. Government spokesperson Mohammad Al-Momani addressed the situation on X, stating that security forces are currently managing the incident in the governorate.
The attack has prompted a significant response from local law enforcement as the search for the perpetrators continues. State media outlets have provided ongoing coverage of the developing security situation in the southern province.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
