A gunman opened fire near the Israeli Embassy in Amman, Jordan, before being shot dead by security forces, a Jordanian security source told Reuters.

The incident resulted in injuries to three police officers, the source confirmed.

Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, with Al Arabiya reporting that emergency vehicles were observed leaving the area as the situation was brought under control.

A Jordanian security source, speaking anonymously, stated that “the situation is under control,” though no further details were provided about the attacker or the motive.

{Matzav.com}