Authorities in Jordan have arrested three suspects connected to a deadly attack on a church, marking a significant development in the investigation into the violent incident.
According to official statements, the suspects initially refused to surrender when confronted by security forces. The standoff escalated when the individuals opened fire on the officers, prompting the security forces to return fire in self-defense.
The exchange of gunfire resulted in the suspects being wounded before they were successfully taken into custody. Authorities confirmed that the three men are now in police hands and are expected to face charges related to the church attack.
While the specific details of the initial assault on the church were not elaborated upon in the immediate release, the focus of the announcement shifted to the subsequent confrontation and the capture of the alleged perpetrators.
Security officials emphasized that the operation was conducted to restore public safety and bring those responsible for the violence to justice. The arrests conclude the immediate pursuit phase of the incident, transitioning the case to the judicial process.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
