'This is one of New Zealand's darkest days... There is no place in New Zealand for such acts of extreme and unprecedented violence.' Prime Minister Jacinda Arden speaks after Christchurch mass shooting - live updates:
What we're covering herePolice say there are"multiple fatalities" after shootings at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch.New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has described the attack as an"unprecedented act of violence."Police Commissioner Mike Bush said New Zealand's Islamic community should stay away from places of worship"until you hear from us again.
CNN is choosing not to publish additional information regarding the video until more details are available.New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern held a press conference into the shooting at two mosques in Christchurch, describing it as"one of New Zealand's darkest days."Ardern said the attacker has"no place in New Zealand."
He said the shooting began at about 1:40 p.m. local time when he heard"gunfire sound coming from the back side." Ibrahim said he had heard reports from a friend that a gunman had opened fire at another mosque in the area. Video from outside Christchurch hospitals shows ambulances bringing multiple injured back from the scene.
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