Gunmen Attack Jordan Church Funeral, Killing at Least Six

Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at Hamoud Church in Karak, Jordan, on October 23, killing at least six people and injuring dozens, according to initial statements from the Public Security Directorate. Security forces were pursuing the unidentified attackers, and authorities had not announced who was responsible or a motive. The casualty figures changed during the day. The Directorate initially reported six dead and 28 injured. At a later press conference, the public security director said seven people had been killed and 34 injured, with 27 of the wounded receiving hospital treatment. The reports did not explain the change, so the final toll was not established in the accounts available that day. The attack took place as mourners gathered for a funeral procession at the church in Karak Governorate. Jordan’s state broadcaster reported that the attackers emerged from a vehicle and fired toward the church. Video aired by the broadcaster appeared to show three people shooting from outside before moving toward the entrance. A funeral attendee told the broadcaster that at least two attackers, one carrying a rifle and another a pistol, fired for several minutes. Jordan’s interior...