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| 'Critical incident': Shots fired at New Zealand mosque, multiple victims reported | 'Critical incident': Shots fired at New Zealand mosque, multiple victims reported |
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| Police are responding to a shooting at at least one mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand. Reports suggest at least nine people have been killed. There have also been reports of a shooting in a second mosque. | |
| The shooter entered the Masjid Al Noor mosque 10 minutes after prayers began and let off “dozens, if not hundreds of rounds,” witness Ahmad al-Mahmoud told New Zealand outlet Stuff. He described the man as white-skinned, blond, short, and wearing a helmet and bulletproof vest. | |
| A second shooting has been reported at Linwood Masjid, where a witness says they saw a man leave the mosque wearing camouflage gear and a motorcycle helmet, while unconfirmed reports indicate a bomb was found on nearby Strickland ave. | |
| About 20 officers are clearing nearby buildings, while Christchurch schools have been placed on lockdown. Another witness said he saw “a man in handcuffs being led away by police.” | About 20 officers are clearing nearby buildings, while Christchurch schools have been placed on lockdown. Another witness said he saw “a man in handcuffs being led away by police.” |
| Witnesses, cited by media, have said multiple people were killed, with an unnamed source telling Stuff there were nine fatalities. There has been no official confirmation of the numbers as of yet. Witness Muhammad Alsouzan says “up to 15” were shot inside the mosque. | |
| Christchurch Hospital staff are expecting about 40 to 50 injured people and have cleared out the emergency department in preparation. | Christchurch Hospital staff are expecting about 40 to 50 injured people and have cleared out the emergency department in preparation. |
| A text sent by the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand reportedly said 50 people were shot during Friday prayers. | A text sent by the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand reportedly said 50 people were shot during Friday prayers. |
| Twenty emergency vehicles are on the scene, and six people have reportedly been taken to the hospital, with two in serious condition. | Twenty emergency vehicles are on the scene, and six people have reportedly been taken to the hospital, with two in serious condition. |
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