JUST IN: New Zealand police have urged people in the city of Christchurch to stay off the streets as they respond to a 'serious ongoing firearms incident'
Police in the New Zealand city of Christchurch are responding to a"serious and evolving situation" involving an active shooter.
Parts of Christchurch is on lockdown and armed police have been deployed after receiving reports of shots fired in the city center at 1:40 p.m. Friday local time. New Zealand police said that a"serious and evolving situation is occurring in Christchurch with an active shooter. Police are responding with its full capability to manage the situation, but the risk environment remains extremely high"Police have not confirmed deaths or injuries yet.
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