Christchurch shootings: Man charged with murder for New Zealand mosque attacks, says police
"One person, a male in his late 20s, has been charged with murder, and should appear in the Christchurch Court tomorrow morning," said New Zealand police Commissioner Mike Bush.READ: Christchurch shootings: One of New Zealand's 'darkest days', says PM Jacinda Ardern
The two mosques are about five kilometres apart. It was not clear if the same gunman was involved at both sites.In what appeared to be the worst attack against Muslims in a western country, witnesses spoke of victims being shot at close range, with women and children believed to be among those killed.The gunman at one mosque was an Australian-born citizen, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in Sydney, describing him as"an extremist, right-wing, violent terrorist".
AFP has examined the footage, which has subsequently been taken down. Journalists experienced in verification techniques said it appeared to be genuine.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New Zealand police respond to reports of mosque shooting in ChristchurchCHRISTCHURCH (AFP) - Armed police in New Zealand swarmed central Christchurch on Friday (March 15) amid reports of a shooting at a mosque in the South Island city.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Christchurch police respond to reports of mosque shooting; schools under lockdownCHRISTCHURCH: Armed police in New Zealand swarmed central Christchurch on Friday (Mar 15) amid reports of a shooting at a mosque in the South ...
Read more »
Shots fired at Christchurch mosque; schools under lockdown, say New Zealand policeCHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand police deployed armed officers in central Christchurch on Friday (Mar 15) after reports that several shots had been ...
Read more »
Christchurch police hunt 'active shooter' after gunman opens fire at mosqueCHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand police deployed armed officers in central Christchurch on Friday (Mar 15) after reports that several shots had been ...
Read more »
Christchurch shooting: Bangladesh cricket team escapes New Zealand mosque shooting, says officialCHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AFP) - Bangladesh's cricket team escaped unscathed after a shooting at a mosque in central Christchurch, an official told AFP on Friday (March 15).. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Christchurch shooting: Multiple fatalities at 2 mosques, one person in custodyCHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand police have confirmed multiple fatalities after shooting incidents at two mosques in the city of Christchurch, during ...
Read more »
Christchurch mosque shootings: 40 dead, 20 injured in terrorist attackCHRISTCHURCH: Forty people died and 20 others were seriously injured after gunmen opened fire at two mosques in the city of Christchurch during ...
Read more »
Christchurch shootings: Australia takes precautions after citizen carries out New Zealand mosque massacreSYDNEY: The gunman who killed 49 people in two New Zealand mosques on Friday (Mar 15) was a right-wing 'terrorist' with Australian citizenship, ...
Read more »
Shooting reported at multiple mosques in New Zealand's Christchurch; mass casualties fearedCHRISTCHURCH - Armed police in New Zealand swarmed central Christchurch on Friday (March 15) amid reports of shootings at multiple mosques in the South Island city, and witnesses told media of dozens of people being shot. . Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Christchurch shooting: One of New Zealand's 'darkest days', says PM Jacinda ArdernCHRISTCHURCH: A solemn New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Friday (Mar 15) the deadly mosque shootings in Christchurch had plunged ...
Read more »