US embassy boosts security across Jordan after church shooting kills seven
Following a gun attack on a funeral at a church in Karak that left seven dead and dozens wounded, the US embassy in Amman said security has been heightened at malls, foreign missions and other sites nationwide.
A fatal shooting occurred during a funeral service at a church in Jordan's Karak governorate, resulting in seven fatalities and multiple injuries. The country's Public Security Directorate described the assailants as "extremists" and said the investigation is ongoing, with no group yet claiming responsibility. In response, the US embassy in Amman announced increased security measures at shopping centers, diplomatic compounds and other public locations throughout Jordan. Authorities continue to search for the gunmen and are assessing possible links to known extremist networks.
Why it matters
The attack highlights escalating security threats in Jordan and prompted heightened protection measures by foreign missions.
How this story developed
- Oct 23 Six dead and dozens wounded in gun attack on Karak funeral church
- Oct 23 The reported death toll has risen to seven and the number of injured has been updated to 34.
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