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Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan

· ≈ Karak, Jordan · confirmed by 5 outlets

Gunmen killed seven people and injured 10 at a church funeral in Karak governorate, state media say. A manhunt is under way.

Location
≈ Karak, Jordan · Jordan live map
Coordinates
≈ 31.18°N 35.70°E
Reported
23 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
Category
Unrest & politics · Unrest
Impact
3 of 5 · Serious
Situation
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Seven killed as gunmen open fire at church funeral in Karak

Gunmen opened fire at a church funeral in Karak governorate in southern Jordan on Friday. State media say seven people were killed and 10 were injured. A manhunt is under way.

  • Jordan's state broadcaster reported the attack took place during a funeral in Karak province.
  • State media put the toll at seven dead and 10 injured.
  • A manhunt for the gunmen is under way.
Updated 24 Oct 2026, 14:49 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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