Scenes of horror unfolded at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan, when gunmen opened fire during a funeral service, killing at least seven people. The attack took place in the village of Hamoud, in the Karak governorate in the south of the country. According to initial reports, several people were wounded, some of them in serious condition. Accounts of the number of injured vary — early official reports cited approximately 10, while other sources put the figure as high as 34.
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Shocking video: Panic erupts as shots ring out, worshippers flee in terror
In a shocking video that has since surfaced, worshippers can be seen running in panic the moment the first shots are heard. People desperately search for cover and attempt to flee the scene amid widespread chaos. The footage also shows a person collapsing during the attack. According to Jordan’s Public Security Directorate, two armed men stepped out of a vehicle and opened fire as the funeral procession was leaving the church.
🇯🇴 HARROWING footage emerges from deadly Jordan church massacre Chilling clips from Al-Karak show terrified people scrambling inside for safety as heavy gunfire rages in the background. The terrorists don’t relent. One gunman fires DIRECTLY into a motionless victim on the ground to ensure he was dead. Writer: Bri
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Eyewitness reports five minutes of gunfire as investigation gets underway
An eyewitness told the Al-Mamlaka television network that the shooting lasted approximately five minutes. According to the witness, between 150 and 200 people were inside and outside the church at the time of the attack. The same account noted that many of the victims were between 50 and 70 years old. Jordanian authorities have launched a large-scale operation to track down and apprehend the perpetrators, who fled the scene after the shooting. An investigation has also been ordered into the circumstances of the attack and the gunmen’s motives. The Karak governorate is home to a significant Christian community. The attack has sent shockwaves through the local community, as investigations continue to determine exactly what happened.
