UPDATED: NZ Mosque Terror Suspect Claims Revenge Motivation
(Christchurch) — The Australian-born suspect being held in connection to deadly shootings at two New Zealand mosques that killed at least 49 people, claims his motivation was revenge. The alleged white supremacist, said to be in his 20s, wrote a 70-plus page manifesto in which he refers to himself as a fascist. He reportedly said he wanted to kill as revenge for terrorism in Europe, specifically naming an eleven-year-old Swedish girl that was killed in a terrorist attack in Stockholm in 2017. The girl’s father said he was disturbed and shocked that someone would use her to commit such an act. New Zealand authorities say three other people are in custody in connection with what they’re calling a terror attack.
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03-15-2019 05:33:10
UPDATED: Trump Tweets Condolences For New Zealand After Mosque Killings
(Undated) — President Trump is expressing his condolences to the people of New Zealand after the murders of nearly 50 people at two mosques in the city of Christchurch. This morning, Trump tweeted, “My warmest sympathy and best wishes goes out to the people of New Zealand after the horrible massacre in the Mosques. 49 innocent people have so senselessly died, with so many more seriously injured. The U.S. stands by New Zealand for anything we can do. God bless all!” Dozens of people were injured in what New Zealand’s prime minister is calling a terror attack. Four people are in custody and at least one man has already been charged with murder.
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03-15-2019 05:02:09
UPDATED: World Leaders React To New Zealand Mosque Shootings
(Undated) — Leaders of nations around the world are expressing outrage and sympathy following the mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. At least 49 people are dead. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison condemned what he called “the violent, extremist, right-wing terrorist attack that has stolen the lives of so many innocent New Zealanders as they went about their peaceful practice of worship at their mosques.” At least one suspect reportedly is an Australian. Turkish President Recep Erdogan offered his condolences over what he called “the latest example of rising racism and Islamophobia.”
British Prime Minister Theresa May tweeted “My thoughts are with all of those affected by this sickening act of violence.” Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said the attack reaffirms “what we have always maintained: that terrorism does not have a religion. Prayers go to the victims and their families.”
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03-15-2019 04:22:07
UPDATED: Death Toll Rises In NZ Mosque Attack
(Christchurch) — The death toll from the New Zealand mosque attacks is up to 49. Police Commissioner Mike Bush says the vast majority of the victims were killed at one mosque in Christchurch. One man has already been charged with murder in connection with the shootings. At least 48 other people were injured in the attacks, which happened during Friday prayers. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has called the shootings a terror attack. It’s the biggest massacre in New Zealand in 30 years.
Just before the shootings, one of the alleged attackers posted a link to a manifesto that was filled with anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim ideas. One of the attacks appears to have been livestreamed on social media.
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03-15-2019 02:34:14
UPDATED: Four Arrested After New Zealand Mosque Shootings
(Christchurch, New Zealand) — Police in New Zealand say four people are in custody following shootings at two mosques in Christchurch. At least 49 people are dead and dozens more injured. Four suspects were taken into custody. New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush says multiple explosive devices were found in vehicles linked to the suspects, but those bombs have been rendered safe. The commissioner also acknowledged footage posted online that appears to show video of the shooting from one of the gunmen’s point of view.
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03-15-2019 02:04:03
UPDATED: New Zealand Prime Minister Speaks About Deadly Mass Shooting
(Christchurch, New Zealand) — New Zealand’s prime minister is calling the shootings at two mosques unprecedented acts of violence that can only be described as an act of terrorism. Police have confirmed at least 49 deaths from the shootings during Friday prayers in Christchurch. Four people have been taken into custody. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said this is one of New Zealand’s darkest days. Ardern said many of the victims are likely migrants and possibly refugees who chose New Zealand as their home.
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03-15-2019 02:00:03
UPDATED: Death Toll Rises To 49 After Twin Mosque Attacks In New Zealand
(Christchurch, New Zealand) — The death toll has risen yet again after shots rang out at two mosques in New Zealand during Friday prayers. Authorities now say at least 49 people are dead. Dozens more are reported injured in what the prime minister is calling a terror attack.
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03-15-2019 01:27:11
UPDATED: Explosives Found On New Zealand Mosque Suspects’ Cars
(Christchurch, New Zealand) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says police have found homemade bombs in the cars of people suspected of attacking two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Ardern says 40 people are dead and dozens are injured in the attacks during Friday prayers. The prime minister also said the three men and one woman who’ve been arrested were not on any security watch lists before the attacks.
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03-15-2019 01:07:11
UPDATED: U.S. Police Step Up Mosque Security After New Zealand Shootings
(Undated) — Police in New York, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis are increasing security at mosques after mass shootings during Friday prayers at two mosques in New Zealand. The Los Angeles Police Department tweeted that it is providing extra patrols around mosques, even though the attack appears to be isolated to New Zealand. Minneapolis Police say they’ll add patrols around mosques, despite “no known credible threats” to mosques in the Twin Cities. Authorities in Christchurch, New Zealand say there are 40 dead and dozens injured in what’s being described as a terrorist attack. Three men and a woman are being questioned in connection with the attacks.
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03-15-2019 00:13:31
Apparent Manifesto From Christchurch Gunman Appears Online
(Christchurch, New Zealand) — It appears a gunman in the deadly attacks on two mosques in New Zealand left behind a manifesto. In the lengthy document published online, the apparent shooter identifies himself as a 28-year-old Australian and outlines his racially motivated reasons for the shootings in Christchurch. The paper is full of white supremacist rantings about immigration and white identity. Social media accounts apparently connected to the gunman also linked to what appeared to be a livestream of the attack. Police in New Zealand have acknowledged the footage and said they are working to have it taken down.
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