Mass shootings in New Zealand: How the attack unfolded
Mass shootings in New Zealand: How the attack unfolded
https://news.sky.com/story/mass-shoo...o-far-11665823
One man is charged with murder after police said there had been "multiple fatalities" at two mosques in Christchurch.
At least 49 people have died in mass shootings at two mosques full of people attending Friday prayers in New Zealand.
:: Two mosques in Christchurch were targeted, with the deadliest shooting unfolding at the al Noor mosque in the city centre. The Linwood mosque was also attacked.
:: New Zealand police commissioner Mike Bush said there were "multiple fatalities" at both locations. He added that a "number of firearms" had been recovered from "both of the scenes". It had been a "very well-planned event", he told reporters.
:: Casualties range from young children to adults and the injuries vary between minor and critical, the Canterbury District Health Board's chief executive, David Meates said. Twelve operating theatres are being used and some people will need multiple operations. He said 87 had been taken to hospital, around 20 had serious injuries, including some "very complex cases" and 12 others were in intensive care while seven are in a surgical area and one in an orthopaedic trauma unit.
:: A suspect calling himself Brenton Tarrant in social media posts is believed to have written a 74-page manifesto which explains who he is and the reasons for his actions. The gunman live-streamed the attack showing the pictures on social media platforms.
had the victims been white this would be referred to as a terrorist attack and this thread would probably be put up first thing this morning
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