At least seven individuals have been killed and approximately 10 others sustained injuries during a shooting incident at the Hammoud Church in Jordan's Karak governorate. The attack, which occurred on Friday, involved two unidentified gunmen who entered the place of worship and opened fire.
According to an eyewitness account provided to the state broadcaster Al-Mamlaka, the assailants arrived at the scene in a vehicle and maintained continuous gunfire for five minutes before fleeing the area. At the time of the shooting, there were between 150 and 200 people inside and around the church premises. Reports indicate that the majority of the victims were between the ages of 50 and 70.
A security source confirmed the details of the attack to Al-Mamlaka, noting that several of the wounded remain in critical condition. The Public Security Directorate of Jordan has also verified that there were multiple casualties, according to information from the state-run Petra news agency. Authorities are currently pursuing the suspects involved in the attack.
Government Communications Minister Mohammed Al-Momani stated that security forces are actively investigating the situation and that further verified information will be released to the public as it becomes available. Karak is known for having a significant Christian community within the kingdom.
