Seven Killed in Gunfire at Funeral in Karak, Jordan
Gunmen opened fire at a Greek Orthodox church during a funeral in Karak, Jordan, killing seven people and wounding 40 others.
Anchorage, AK, October 23, 2026 —
Gunmen opened fire at a Greek Orthodox church during a funeral in Karak, Jordan, killing seven people and wounding 40 others, according to the information provided.
The incident took place while a funeral was being held at the church. The available account identifies Karak as the location and describes the victims as seven people killed and 40 wounded. It does not provide further details about those affected.
Key information about the shooting was not included in the summary. The date and time of the attack, the identities or number of the gunmen, and any possible motive were not provided. The account also does not say what happened after the gunfire, whether anyone was arrested, or whether authorities issued a statement.
No details were provided about the funeral or the people being mourned. The information also does not specify the condition of those wounded, where they received care, or whether the reported casualty figures were later updated.
As a result, the confirmed details available here are limited to the location, the setting, and the reported casualties: gunmen fired at a Greek Orthodox church during a funeral in Karak, killing seven people and wounding 40. Further information about the circumstances and any subsequent investigation was not provided.
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