Seven killed and 10 wounded by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, state media say

Jordanian state media report that gunmen opened fire during a funeral service at a church in the southern Karak governorate, killing seven people and injuring 10, and that a manhunt for the attackers is under way.

Gunmen opened fire during a funeral service at a church in Jordan's southern Karak governorate, killing seven people and injuring 10, Jordanian state media reported.

The shootings took place at a church gathering for a funeral, according to the state reports. The assailants fled the scene after the attack, leaving several wounded who were taken for treatment.

Authorities have launched a manhunt to track down those responsible, state media said, but provided few additional details about the attackers, any possible motive, or the identities of the victims.

Karak governorate lies south of the capital, Amman. State media coverage said the incident was under active investigation; officials have not yet released further information and updates are expected as the inquiry continues.