Security Officer Killed in Attack Near Sri Lankan Embassy in Jordan
An assailant killed a Jordanian security officer with a sharp object near the Sri Lankan Embassy in Amman on Thursday.
- 1 officer died; a second officer and the assailant were injured.
- State TV says the attacker tried to take the slain officer's weapon.
- Police arrested the suspect at the scene.
- The Sri Lankan Embassy confirmed the attack happened nearby.
Why it matters: Jordan's Public Security Directorate called it a terrorist attack. It said a preliminary investigation found the attacker planned to target security officers.
- 9 people died at an Oct. 23 church funeral shooting in Karak governorate.
- Jordan carried out strikes in Syria after the church attack.
How 4 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 2 sources: The center reports the official terrorism finding and the embassy location, carrying wire copy without added framing.
Left coverage, 2 sources: The left reports the attack mainly through Jordanian officials' account and places it alongside the recent church shooting.
What’s next: Authorities have opened an investigation. Government spokesperson Mohamed al-Momani said the prime minister is closely monitoring the security response.
- King Abdullah said Monday that terrorists would not be allowed to threaten Jordan's unity.
- Is the stabbing connected to the Karak church shooting?
- What motive or affiliation, if any, did the attacker have?
