Christchurch shooting: gunman opens fire at New Zealand mosque

A gunman has reportedly opened fire in a Christchurch mosque with several people said to be injured.

Christchurch Mosque

Christchurch Mosque Source: Twitter

A gunman has reportedly opened fire at a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand. 

Police have stormed the area and are urging anyone in the area to stay indoors.

The local police have also cleared Cathedral Square, where thousands of children were rallying for action on climate change.

According to stuff.co.nz, the former president of the Muslim Association of Canterbury Mohammed Jama said a man with a gun went into the mosque about 1.40pm on Friday.

More in English via SBS News.


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