Pakistan, Oct. 23 -- At least seven people were killed and 10 others injured when gunmen opened fire during a church funeral in Jordan's Karak governorate on Friday. State-owned television channel Al-Mamlaka reported the casualties. Security forces deployed at the scene and began pursuing the suspects.

According to Al-Mamlaka, two gunmen stepped out of a vehicle and opened fire during a funeral procession at Hamoud church in Karak. The shooting continued for several minutes, according to a witness who attended the funeral. Authorities have not confirmed the attackers' identities.

Khaled Burqan, a funeral attendee, told Al-Mamlaka that dozens of people had gathered for the ceremony. He said one attacker carried a rifle while the other ha...