Jordan: Security Officer Killed in Knife Attack on Amman Street

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A deadly stabbing in Jordan’s capital has left a member of the Public Security Directorate dead, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of the attack.

A Jordanian security officer was killed on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after being attacked with a sharp weapon in the capital, Amman, in an incident that has triggered an immediate response from the country’s security authorities.

According to information released by the Public Security Directorate (PSD), the officer sustained fatal injuries during an assault carried out by an individual in the Jordanian capital. The incident took place on Medina Street, one of Amman’s main thoroughfares.

Attack Reported on a Major Amman Street

Initial reports from local media indicate that the assailant was carrying two daggers when the confrontation occurred. The circumstances leading up to the attack, however, have not yet been fully established.

The incident prompted security services to intervene and secure the area. Further information concerning the identity of the victim and the precise sequence of events remained unavailable in the initial official statements.

Investigation Underway

Jordanian authorities have launched an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal assault and determine the appropriate legal measures.

The Public Security Directorate confirmed that the relevant security services had begun examining the incident, while additional details are expected as the investigation progresses.

The attack has drawn attention to security concerns in the capital, although authorities have not yet established a motive or provided information indicating whether the incident was linked to any broader security threat.

For now, investigators are working to clarify what happened on Medina Street and establish the full circumstances behind the officer’s death.