Christchurch terrorist attack | What we know: - 49 people were killed in shootings at two mosques - Police said four people were taken into custody — three men and one woman - One man has been charged with murder
at mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch.Forty-one people were killed at the al Noor mosque. Seven people died at the Linwood mosque, and one person died from their injuries in hospital.Police said four people were taken into custody — three men and one woman. They do not believe there are any other suspects but said it was still an open investigation.Police said a male in his late 20s has been charged with murder and will appear at the Christchurch court Saturday morning local time.
Global leaders have also been sending messages of support."On behalf of the UK, my deepest condolences to the people of New Zealand after the horrifying terrorist attack in Christchurch," British Prime Minister Theresa May wrote on Twitter."My thoughts are with all of those affected by this sickening act of violence."
"I have friends who have contacted me saying they’re scared to go to mosques. Today is a dark day," said Hazarika.Police cordon off Linwood Avenue near the Linwood mosqueTwitter, YouTube and Facebook attempt to deal with attack "footage"Tech companies including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are responding to the attacks, one of which appeared to be live-streamed by one of the shooters.
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