At least seven killed in Jordan church funeral shooting

At least seven people were killed when gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Karak, Jordan, on October 23, authorities and local reports said. The shooting also left 10 people injured, according to AlMamlaka, Jordan’s state-owned broadcaster. AlMamlaka reported that two gunmen got out of a vehicle and fired during a funeral procession at Hamoud Church. The account cited a source and eyewitnesses. Jordan’s Public Security Directorate confirmed at least seven deaths but did not specify an injury toll in the statement reported by CNN. Security forces were responding at the scene and pursuing the suspects, according to government spokesperson Mohammad Al-Momani and AlMamlaka. Al-Momani said an official statement would be issued after details had been verified. Initial reports did not identify the suspected attackers or establish a motive. Witnesses described gunfire lasting several minutes. One attendee told AlMamlaka that the gunmen opened fire on people gathered for the funeral. Another witness told the broadcaster that more than 150 people were inside and outside the church. Those descriptions were preliminary eyewitness accounts, and authorities had not publicly...