Christchurch shootings leave 49 people dead after attacks at two mosques. Here's what we know
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch shootings leave 49 people dead after attacks at two mosques. Here's what we know

ABC  

Fifty people have been killed in shootings at two separate mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. A gunman opened fire inside the al-Noor mosque during Friday afternoon prayers Witness Len Peneha said he saw a man dressed in black enter the mosque near Hagley Park in the city's centre about 1:45pm. Police initially took four people into custody The city of Christchurch was placed in lockdown after two deadly shootings on Friday afternoon. New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush also confirmed two improvised explosive devices had been attached to a vehicle in the city. New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush on Sunday said the arrest of two other people found in possession of firearms at a police cordon on Friday "was tangential to this matter", while a third person had gone to "assist children in the area to get them safely, but did decide to arm themselves".

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Christchurch shooter planned to burn down mosques afterwards
4 years, 4 months ago

Christchurch shooter planned to burn down mosques afterwards

Deccan Chronicle  

Christchurch: The white supremacist who slaughtered 51 worshippers at two New Zealand mosques had intended to burn down the mosques afterwards, a prosecutor said in court Monday, while describing two of those praying as making heroic efforts to stop the mass shooting. Crown prosecutor Barnaby Hawes said that two months before the attacks, Tarrant flew a drone directly over the …

Families confront New Zealand mosque shooter at sentencing
4 years, 4 months ago

Families confront New Zealand mosque shooter at sentencing

Associated Press  

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Families and survivors had their first chance to confront the white supremacist who slaughtered 51 worshippers in a mass shooting at two New Zealand mosques as his four-day sentencing hearing began Monday. You failed miserably.” The gunman, 29-year-old Australian Brenton Harrison Tarrant, pleaded guilty in March to 51 counts of murder, 40 counts of attempted murder …

1 year later, New Zealand mosque attacks alter many lives
4 years, 9 months ago

1 year later, New Zealand mosque attacks alter many lives

Associated Press  

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Fifty-one people were killed and dozens more injured when a lone gunman attacked two mosques in Christchurch last year. She first noticed it after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the U.S. “I remember at school I would feel like I was the one being blamed for what’s happened,” she says. And maybe, in that …

Christchurch mosque attack victims laid to rest in mass burial
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch mosque attack victims laid to rest in mass burial

Al Jazeera  

Dozens of victims of New Zealand mosque attacks laid to rest in Christchurch amid day of national mourning for the dead. “We have never had, in the history of New Zealand, such an incident,” a speaker told an estimated 5,000 mourners, the equivalent of a tenth of the country’s total Muslim population, gathered in the late afternoon autumnal sunshine at …

Christchurch holds public call to prayer at site of mosque attack
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch holds public call to prayer at site of mosque attack

Al Jazeera  

Christchurch, New Zealand – A nationwide moment of silence was observed in New Zealand on Friday – ushered in by the Muslim call to prayer – a week after 50 people were killed and scores of others wounded in an attack on two mosques. Imam Gamal Fouda, prayer leader at the Al Noor mosque who was present during last week’s …

New Zealand mosque attack: Who were the victims?
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque attack: Who were the victims?

Al Jazeera  

Here are the stories of the Muslim worshippers confirmed dead in the mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch. Talha’s 19-year-old brother, Abdullah Naeem, said: “He loved taking risks and I was always very scared, but because of him I realised that sometimes you should take risks in life to achieve something more.” Talha and his father were laid to …

Mosque massacre victims laid to rest
5 years, 9 months ago

Mosque massacre victims laid to rest

Deccan Chronicle  

Christchurch: A Syrian refugee and his son who fled the chaos of their homeland only to meet tragedy in New Zealand were buried on Wednesday in the first funerals of those killed in the mosque massacres. Hundreds of mostly Muslim mourners gathered at a cemetery in Christchurch to lay to rest Khalid Mustafa and his 15-year-old son Hamza, who were …

New Zealand shootings: Victims of Christchurch mosque terror attack
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand shootings: Victims of Christchurch mosque terror attack

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Khaled Haj Mustafa died at Al Noor mosque, where …

Christchurch shooting: death toll rises to 50
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch shooting: death toll rises to 50

The Hindu  

The death toll in the attack on two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch rose to 50 after investigators found another victim as they removed bodies from the crime scenes, the country’s police commissioner said on Sunday. “It is with sadness that I advise that number of people who died in this event has now risen to 50,” …

Man who stood up to mosque gunman probably saved lives
5 years, 9 months ago

Man who stood up to mosque gunman probably saved lives

Associated Press  

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — When the gunman advanced toward the mosque, killing those in his path, Abdul Aziz didn’t hide. Instead, he picked up the first thing he could find, a credit card machine, and ran outside screaming “Come here!” Aziz, 48, is being hailed as a hero for preventing more deaths during Friday prayers at the Linwood mosque in …

New Zealand mosque shooting: Woman from Kerala among 49 killed in terror attack at Christchurch
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shooting: Woman from Kerala among 49 killed in terror attack at Christchurch

Firstpost  

A Keralite woman was among the 49 people killed in the Christchurch terror attacks and this was confirmed by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in a Facebook post Saturday. “The death of Anshi Karippakulam has been confirmed and her family has been intimated,” a top police official told PTI. Vijayan, in his Facebook post, termed as shocking, the news that a …

Christchurch mosque terror attack will change fabric of international sports hosting: New Zealand Cricket CEO David White
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch mosque terror attack will change fabric of international sports hosting: New Zealand Cricket CEO David White

Firstpost  

The Bangladesh cricket team escaped unhurt despite being in close vicinity of a shooting attack on a mosque at Christchurch but its tour of New Zealand was called off. Auckland: The Christchurch mass shootings will have far-reaching implications for hosting sporting events in New Zealand and elsewhere, according to New Zealand Cricket CEO David White, who said the impression of …

New Zealand mosque shooter broadcast slaughter on Facebook
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shooter broadcast slaughter on Facebook

Associated Press  

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — A white supremacist suspected in shootings at two mosques that killed 49 people during midday Friday prayers posted an anti-immigrant manifesto online and apparently used a helmet-mounted camera to broadcast live video of the slaughter on Facebook. She pronounced it “one of New Zealand’s darkest days.” Tarrant, who police say carried out at least one of …

New Zealand mosque terror attack: 49 killed, 9 Indians missing
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque terror attack: 49 killed, 9 Indians missing

India TV News  

In the deadliest incident of violence in New Zealand in over seven decades, at least 49 people were killed and and 48 others, including an Indian, injured when at least two gunmen, said to be right-wing extremists, opened indiscriminate fire during Friday prayers at two mosques in Christchurch city. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Friday was "one of New Zealand's …

New Zealand mosque shootings: He fled Afghanistan, only to see death in Christchurch
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shootings: He fled Afghanistan, only to see death in Christchurch

CNN  

Christchurch, New Zealand CNN — When Ahmed Khan moved to New Zealand as a refugee from Afghanistan 12 years ago, he thought he had left violence and death behind. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described it as “one of New Zealand’s darkest days.” Khan wasn’t the only member of his family touched by the shootings. “The hatred has spread …

New Zealand mosque attack suspect Brenton Tarrant grins in court
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque attack suspect Brenton Tarrant grins in court

Al Jazeera  

Brenton Tarrant, a licensed gun owner, used five weapons to kill at least 49 Muslim worshippers, including children. The Australian suspect accused of shooting dead dozens of Muslim worshippers in two mosques has appeared unrepentant in court in New Zealand, staring down media members with a smirk on his face. Brenton Tarrant, 28, appeared in a Christchurch District Court on …

Number Of Dead Rises To 50 In New Zealand Mass Shooting
5 years, 9 months ago

Number Of Dead Rises To 50 In New Zealand Mass Shooting

NPR  

Number Of Dead Rises To 50 In New Zealand Mass Shooting Enlarge this image toggle caption Fiona Goodall/Getty Images Fiona Goodall/Getty Images Updated at 8:01 p.m. ET Police say the number of people dead in the mass shooting that occurred at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, has risen to 50. "As of last night we were able to take …

In the chaos of the New Zealand mosque attacks, one hero’s action saved lives
5 years, 9 months ago

In the chaos of the New Zealand mosque attacks, one hero’s action saved lives

LA Times  

Mourners embrace at Hagley College on Saturday after the mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand. 16 / 29 Police cordon off the area in front of the Al Noor Mosque after the shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand. A makeshift memorial bears a sign reading “This is not NZ” near Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand. “This is a safe …

Christchurch mosque shooting victim asks for prayers as mourners gather to pay respects
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch mosque shooting victim asks for prayers as mourners gather to pay respects

ABC  

A man shot three times after at least one gunman stormed two Christchurch mosques, killing 50 and injuring dozens others, has pleaded from his hospital bed for the nation to "pray for me and my daughter". Key points: In a video posted to Facebook from the Christchurch Hospital, Wasseim Alsati thanked the community for their support Dozens of people laid …

49 die in shooting at 2 New Zealand mosques
5 years, 9 months ago

49 die in shooting at 2 New Zealand mosques

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington/ Christchurch: A gunman shot dead 49 people and wounded more than 40 at two New Zealand mosques, some as they were kneeling in prayer, livestreaming online some of the killings that Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern condemned as terrorism. It was the worst-ever mass killing in New Zealand which raised its security threat level to the highest, Ardern said, adding …

New Zealand: Nine Indians missing after Christchurch shootings
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand: Nine Indians missing after Christchurch shootings

India TV News  

At least 9 people of Indian nationality or Indian origin are missing after Friday's shootings at two mosques in New Zealand's Christchurch left 49 people dead, High Commissioner Sanjiv Kohli said. Gunmen said to be whites opened indiscriminate fire at two mosques -- Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Avenue Mosque -- in Christchurch during prayers in what New Zealand Prime …

New Zealand shooting: Deadly mosque terror attack that killed 49 'very well-planned', police say
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand shooting: Deadly mosque terror attack that killed 49 'very well-planned', police say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The mosque shootings in Christchurch …

New Zealand shooting: Video shows police arresting suspected gunman after 49 killed in mosque attacks
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand shooting: Video shows police arresting suspected gunman after 49 killed in mosque attacks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Video footage has emerged of …

New Zealand shooting: Christchurch mosque attack leaves at least 40 dead
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand shooting: Christchurch mosque attack leaves at least 40 dead

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 40 people have …

Indian Shot in NZ Mosque Terror Attack, Family Seeks Urgent Visa
5 years, 9 months ago

Indian Shot in NZ Mosque Terror Attack, Family Seeks Urgent Visa

The Quint  

"The family only wants the government to expedite the visa to New Zealand. The police said that a man dressed in black with a helmet walked into the back of the Linwood mosque and began firing at people praying in the mosque, killing at least 30 worshipers. At the same time, the Al-Noor mosque which was also located in Christchurch, …

49 dead in mass shooting at New Zealand mosque, one charged
5 years, 9 months ago

49 dead in mass shooting at New Zealand mosque, one charged

India TV News  

At least 49 people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of worshippers attending Friday prayers on what the prime minister called “one of New Zealand’s darkest days.” One man was arrested and charged with murder in what appeared to be a carefully planned racist attack. They are us.” As for the suspects, Ardern said, “these are people …

Seven minutes were all that saved Bangladeshi cricketers from a disaster in Christchurch
5 years, 9 months ago

Seven minutes were all that saved Bangladeshi cricketers from a disaster in Christchurch

India TV News  

The Bangladesh cricket team escaped a shooting at a mosque in New Zealand's Christchurch city on Friday by a matter of minutes. The team which was about to enter the mosque to offer prayers, escaped unscathed but the prevailing situation led to the authorities calling off the third and final Test match starting Saturday. According to Dhaka Tribune, the visiting …

New Zealand mosque shooting at Christchurch: Officials arrest 3; suspected shooter a white supremacist who live-streamed Friday attack
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shooting at Christchurch: Officials arrest 3; suspected shooter a white supremacist who live-streamed Friday attack

Firstpost  

Even though there is no official confirmation about the motives of the suspects in the New Zealand mosque shootings, preliminary media reports and one of the suspects’ ‘self-declaration’ of sorts suggests Islamophobic and anti-immigrant undercurrents to the deadly attack. At least, 49 people were killed in two separate shooting incidents at two mosques in New Zealand, in what Prime Minister …

New Zealand mosque shootings: 49 dead in two 'terrorist attacks' in Christchurch; shooter an Australian, confirms Oz PM
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shootings: 49 dead in two 'terrorist attacks' in Christchurch; shooter an Australian, confirms Oz PM

Firstpost  

At least 40 people died in the shooting in two crowded mosques in New Zealand’s Christchurch, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a press briefing a few hours after the incident on Friday. At least 49 people died in the shooting in two crowded mosques in New Zealand’s Christchurch, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a press briefing a few …

New Zealand mosque shooting: Nine dead in shooting at Christchurch's Masjid al Noor; PM says 'one of NZ's darkest days'
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shooting: Nine dead in shooting at Christchurch's Masjid al Noor; PM says 'one of NZ's darkest days'

Firstpost  

At least one gunman who targeted crowded mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch killed a number of people on Friday, police said, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern describing the shooting as ‘one of New Zealand’s darkest days’. Christchurch: At least one gunman who targeted crowded mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch killed a number of people …

New Zealand mosque shootings kill at least 49, seriously wound more than 40
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shootings kill at least 49, seriously wound more than 40

Live Mint  

Wellington: A gunman shot dead 49 people and wounded more than 40 at two New Zealand mosques, some as they were kneeling at prayer, livestreaming online some of the killings that Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern condemned as terrorism. The video footage widely circulated on social media, apparently taken by a gunman and posted online live as the attack unfolded, showed …

Christchurch mass shooting Live: 40 killed, confirms New Zealand PM
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch mass shooting Live: 40 killed, confirms New Zealand PM

The Hindu  

As many as 49 people were killed and many injured in shooting in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called the massacre as one of the "darkest days" of the country. He calls them the “latest example of rising racism and Islamophobia.” Tweeting in English and Turkish, he says: “On behalf of …

New Zealand Terror Attack LIVE: 49 Killed After 'Extremist' Australian Gunman Opens Fire at 2 Mosques
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand Terror Attack LIVE: 49 Killed After 'Extremist' Australian Gunman Opens Fire at 2 Mosques

News 18  

New Zealand Shooting LIVE: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that 40 people were killed in the mass shootings at two Christchurch mosques on Friday, adding that four suspects were in custody. A Bangladeshi journalist Mohammad Isam, in a tweet reported that the entire Bangladesh cricket team were among those who escaped from the mosque near Hagley park, where …

Mosque attack that left 49 dead was the worst mass killing in New Zealand’s history
5 years, 9 months ago

Mosque attack that left 49 dead was the worst mass killing in New Zealand’s history

LA Times  

The Chiefs and Hurricanes observe a moment of silence Friday before a Super Rugby match at FMG Stadium in Hamilton, New Zealand. “This is one of New Zealand’s darkest days,” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said late Friday after the attacks. The manifesto said the former personal trainer — an “ordinary white man” from a “low income family” — had come …

New Zealand mosque attacks: What we know so far
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque attacks: What we know so far

Al Jazeera  

Here’s everything we know so far about the shootings that left at least 49 people dead at two mosques in Christchurch. Two mosques in the city of Christchurch in New Zealand were attacked on Friday, with at least 49 people killed and more than 40 others wounded as Muslims worshipped. In a post on Twitter, the New Zealand’s police said …

Christchurch shootings at two mosques leave 49 dead, Australian arrested in relation to livestreamed terror attack
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch shootings at two mosques leave 49 dead, Australian arrested in relation to livestreamed terror attack

ABC  

An Australian is among those who have been arrested after 49 people were killed and dozens more were injured in terrorist shooting attacks at two Christchurch mosques. Key points: A man has been charged with murder over shootings in the Al Noor mosque, before a second attack on a mosque in nearby Linwood An Australian is among those arrested The …

New Zealand attack: How it unfolded
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand attack: How it unfolded

CNN  

CNN — Fifty people were killed and 50 others wounded in a terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, police announced Sunday. The unprecedented mass shootings were carefully planned, and have shocked the usually peaceful nation New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described the attack on Friday as one of her country’s “darkest days.” She said that the …

New Zealand PM: Dozens killed in ‘terrorist’ attack on mosques
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand PM: Dozens killed in ‘terrorist’ attack on mosques

Al Jazeera  

Gunmen kill at least 49 people during Friday prayers at two mosques in Christchurch in the country’s worst ever attack. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the assault on the mosques appeared to be a well-planned “terrorist attack”. I saw one guy trying to run out and he was shot dead.” ⚡️ Mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand: All …

49 Dead In 'Terrorist Attack' At 2 Mosques In Christchurch, New Zealand
5 years, 9 months ago

49 Dead In 'Terrorist Attack' At 2 Mosques In Christchurch, New Zealand

NPR  

49 Dead In 'Terrorist Attack' At 2 Mosques In Christchurch, New Zealand Enlarge this image toggle caption Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images Updated at 4:37 a.m. ET Forty-nine people are dead and at least 20 are seriously injured in what New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says "can now only be described as a terrorist attack." Sponsor Message New …

Christchurch mosques shooting: 49 killed in New Zealand attacks
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch mosques shooting: 49 killed in New Zealand attacks

CNN  

CNN — At least 49 people were killed and 20 seriously injured in mass shootings at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch Friday, in a carefully planned and unprecedented atrocity that shocked the usually peaceful nation. It was one of the New Zealand’s “darkest days,” she said in a press conference Friday. He said a man told …

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