![]() ![]() "There are currently four individuals who have been apprehended but three are connected to this attack and are currently in custody, one of which has publicly stated that they were Australian-born. Those in custody had not been on any terrorism watch list: "It's not a matter of someone having slipped under the radar," Ardern said. Two explosive devices attached to suspects' vehicles have been found and they have been disarmed." From what we know, it does appear to have been well planned. "It is clear that this can only be described as a terrorist attack. She said a further 20 people were seriously injured, while Christchurch Hospital has just confirmed 48 people suffered gunshot wounds.Īrdern said it was an "unprecedented" situation and described it as a terrorist attack. PM: 'Unprecedented' terrorist attackĮarlier tonight, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had said the death toll was 40. Shot 9 times at New Zealand mosque, survivor walks for peace Three years after the deadly shootings, a victim of the shootings travels more than 200 miles on foot and by bike to retrace the gunman. Additional officers were being flown to Christchurch from Dunedin and surrounding areas. Christchurch police had a force of 1000 staff, and Bush said he would expect "everyone of them" would want to be out on the streets now. ![]()
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