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Officers responded to reports of shots fired in central Christchurch around 1:40 p.m. Friday , police said in a statement. All schools in the city were placed on lockdown, and residents were urged to remain indoors as the situation unfolded. Police had also asked all mosques in New Zealand to close to their doors.
Law enforcement will continue to be very visible, the commissioner said, warning residents not to"presume that the danger is gone.” Authorities have not confirmed that the postings are connected to the shootings, but pictures and videos seen by NBC News as well as a manifesto posted shortly before the attack match known details of the shootings.
"They have chosen to make New Zealand their home, and it is their home. They are us. The person who has perpetuated this violence against us is not,” she said. “I want to assure the public we are doing everything we can to make sure there is no more harm done to their communities,” Bush said.
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