Six killed, 28 injured in Karak church attack, Jordanian police say

Jordan’s Public Security Directorate announced on Friday that six people were killed and 28 others injured in an attack targeting a church in Karak governorate. The directorate said security investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident, and warned against circulating any information except through official statements.

A spokesperson for the directorate said investigations are proceeding rapidly to uncover the details of the attack, adding that the Public Security Directorate will keep the public updated with the results as soon as they become available.

The directorate stressed the importance of adhering to official statements regarding the incident, warning that sharing any information about the shooting outside of these statements could result in legal consequences.

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Meanwhile, Amman’s Deputy Public Prosecutor Hassan Al-Abdallat has issued a publication ban on the ongoing investigation into the events around Hamoud Church in Karak, based on Article 39 of the Press and Publications Law and Article 225 of the Penal Code.

The ban covers all visual, audio, and print media, as well as social media platforms, prohibiting the publication of any news or information related to the case or the investigation, or anything that could affect the course of justice, under penalty of legal and judicial action.

The ban also includes sharing news about the case or the publication ban itself, with the exception of official government media under the supervision of the Ministry of Government Communication.