Gunmen Open Fire at Greek Orthodox Church in Karak, Jordan
Gunmen opened fire inside a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, on Friday, causing a number of deaths and injuries, the kingdom's law enforcement agency said. Authorities did not immediately provide a death toll. The church is located about 180 kilometers south of the capital, Amman. Government spokesman Mohammad al-Momani stated that security services were investigating the shooting.
Karak is home to a minority Christian population. The city was previously targeted in 2016 when gunmen ambushed police in a series of attacks, including at a Crusader castle popular with tourists. Those attacks killed ten people, among them seven officers, and wounded dozens. Jordanian security forces killed the gunmen after a long standoff.
Main points
- Gunmen attacked a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, on Friday.
- The shooting caused deaths and injuries; no official toll was released immediately.
- Security services are investigating, per government spokesman Mohammad al-Momani.
- Karak has a minority Christian population and experienced a deadly terrorist attack in 2016.
- In 2016, gunmen killed ten people, including seven police officers, at a Crusader castle and other sites.
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