Seven killed in attack on Jordan church funeral

Seven people were killed and 34 injured when gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, on October 23, according to the Public Security Directorate. Authorities said they were searching for the attackers, whose identities and affiliations had not been established. The shooting took place at Hamoud Church in the village of Hmoud, in Karak governorate. Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya described the attackers as a group of extremists but did not identify a specific organization. No group had claimed responsibility as of Friday. The Public Security Directorate’s chief announced the death and injury figures at a press conference. Most of the injured were receiving treatment, officials said. An earlier report gave a figure of 40 wounded, while the directorate’s later reported total was 34. Security footage aired by Jordanian state television appeared to show three armed people approaching the church and firing before moving toward its entrance. Witnesses described gunfire during the funeral and people fleeing for cover. Authorities said the assailants had left the scene, and security operations to apprehend them were continuing. King Abdullah...