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Jordan reports six killed, 28 wounded in Karak church shooting

Government spokesman Mohammad al-Momani said security services are investigating the attack at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak.

Updated Oct 23, 2026 · 16:24 UTC2 reports

The short version

  • Gunmen opened fire inside a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, on Friday, according to the kingdom's law enforcement agency.[ABC News]
  • A Jordanian government spokesperson said six people were killed and 28 others were wounded.[Associated Press]
  • Security services are investigating, according to government spokesman Mohammad al-Momani, and the motive has not been reported.[ABC News]

Key facts

  • A Jordanian government spokesperson said six people were killed and 28 others were wounded in a church shooting in Karak on Friday.[ABC News · Associated Press]
  • Gunmen opened fire inside a church in Jordan on Friday, according to the kingdom's law enforcement agency.[ABC News]
  • The shooting took place at a Greek Orthodox church about 180 kilometers south of Amman.[ABC News]
  • Government spokesman Mohammad al-Momani said security services were investigating the shooting.[ABC News · Associated Press]

What remains uncertain

  • Casualty figures are attributed to a government spokesperson, and the available reporting includes no independent confirmation.[ABC News · Associated Press]
  • The motive, suspects, and identities of the gunmen are not described in the available reporting.[ABC News · Associated Press]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.