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At least 7 people killed in shooting at church in Jordan, state media says
Friday, October 23, 2026
A shooting occurred at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, during a funeral, killing at least 7 people according to CNN and BBC. The BBC reported that 10 additional people were injured and that a manhunt was under way. King Abdullah II stated the shooting was an act of terrorism and vowed "the harshest retaliation," Fox News reported.
Reported by 5 outlets:
- CNN — At least 7 people killed in shooting at church in Jordan, public security agency says
- CNN — At least 7 people killed in shooting at church in Jordan, state media says
- BBC — Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, state media say
- CNN — Shooting at church during funeral in Jordan
- BBC — Watch: CCTV footage appears to show gunmen at site of Jordan shooting
- Fox News — Gunmen kill 7 at Christian church in Jordan in what king calls act of terrorism
- Breitbart — At Least Seven Killed in Church Shooting in Southern Jordan
- NPR — Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 40
- Fox News — Death toll rises to 9 in church attack as officials blame 'extremist' Islamist ideology
