Jordan church attack survivor says assailant pointed handgun at him

On Friday, a church in H'amoud, Jordan, experienced an attack that left eight people dead and 40 injured. Nasser al-Burqan, a lawyer, was among those present during the attack. Initially, the sound of explosions led him to believe it was an air conditioner malfunctioning, but soon the gunfire became apparent. Some individuals fled while others, including those with injuries, tried to hide.

Word of fatalities spread, and when the shooting ceased, Burqan identified the attackers. One of them, armed with a handgun, pointed it at him and opened fire. Despite sustaining injuries himself, including blood on his face from shattered glass, Burqan insisted he was fine when seeking medical assistance for his son, who was shot in the leg.

King Abdullah, Jordan's monarch, vowed to punish the perpetrators with an 'iron fist'. The attackers were still at large, and the investigation was ongoing, with no claims of responsibility yet. Security measures were heightened across the country, with heightened focus on malls, foreign embassies, and other locations.