Amman, October 23 (QNA) – Jordan's Public Security Directorate announced Friday that six people were killed and 28 injured in a shooting during a funeral in Karak Governorate.

The Jordan News Agency (Petra), quoting the Directorate's spokesperson, reported that investigations are underway and their findings will be announced as they become available.

Jordan's Attorney General, Hassan Al Abdallat, has imposed a publication ban on the case concerning the incident near Hamoud Church in Karak. The ban applies to all audiovisual and print media and social media platforms, prohibiting the publication of any news or information about the case or the investigation, or anything that could affect the course of justice.

Earlier, Jordanian Government Communications Minister and Spokesperson Mohammad Al Momani said unidentified gunmen had opened fire inside a church in Karak Governorate, causing deaths and injuries. (QNA)