The Latest: New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern says 40 people have been killed in an attack at mosques in Christchurch, more than 20 seriously hurt.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says 40 people have been killed in an attack at mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch.Ardern said more than 20 people were seriously injured during the shootings at two mosques during Friday prayers.
A man who claimed responsibility for the shootings said in a manifesto that he was a 28-year-old white Australian who came to New Zealand only to plan and train for the attack. The Indonesian Embassy in Wellington sent a team to Christchurch that is coordinating with New Zealand officials.It said it strongly condemns the attack. “The government and the people of Indonesia convey deep condolences to the victims and their families.”New Zealand police say they’re not aware of other suspects beyond the four who have been arrested after two mosque shootings but they can’t be certain.
A man who claimed responsibility for the shootings left a 74-page anti-immigrant manifesto in which he explained who he was and his reasoning for his actions. He said he considered it a terrorist attack.Police have warned people to avoid mosques anywhere in New Zealand following two shootings with multiple fatalities at two mosques in Christchurch.
A man who lives near the Masjid Al Noor mosque in central Christchurch said many people were dead there. A witness to a second shooting told New Zealand media he saw two wounded people being transported by rescuers afterward.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says following fatal shootings at two mosques in Christchurch it is “one of New Zealand’s darkest days.”
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