Among the four, one is woman and three are men. Local police have also found and neutralised a number of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) attached to vehicles. At least two gunmen opened fire at two separate mosques in Christchurch, according to local media. Witnesses described that there are much blood and multiple deaths. At least 50 rounds of gunshots were heard during the shooting, said one witness. At least 27 people were shot dead. Some reports also said that gunshots happened in at least six different places. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke to the public at 4:00 p.m. local time. She said: "This is one of New Zealand's darkest days. My thoughts are with Christchurch." "It is an unprecedented violence in New Zealand. There is no place for such extreme violence in New Zealand." According to reports, a gunman in camouflage uniforms opened fire inside the Masjid Al Noor mosque full of prayers in central Christchurch during the afternoon praying time. The Bangladesh cricket … [Read more...] about At least 27 people dead in NZ’s Christchurch multiple shootings, 4 suspects arrested
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4 dead in Strasbourg Christmas market shooting, gunman on the run
Police cars at the scene of a shooting in the French city of Strasbourg. (Frederick FLORIN/AFP) Police launched a manhunt after the killer opened fire at around 8pm local time (3am Singapore time Wednesday) on one of the city's busiest streets, sending crowds of evening shoppers fleeing for safety. Mayor Roland Ries said that four people had been killed and three or four of the injured were in critical condition, after authorities earlier said there were two deaths in the shooting. Soldiers patrolling the area as part of regular anti-terror operations exchanged fire with the suspect and injured him, but could not stop him escaping, police sources said. The gunman has been identified and was on a watchlist of suspected extremists, a statement from local security services said. Several residents of the city have been detained in recent years for trying to reach extremist groups in Syria, or arrested upon their return. France's security forces, already on high alert after a series of … [Read more...] about 4 dead in Strasbourg Christmas market shooting, gunman on the run
Chicago hospital shooting leaves 4 dead, including police officer and gunman
By Reuters, DW  November 20, 2018 | 10:08 am GMT+7 A gunman shot to death a doctor outside a Chicago hospital on Monday before bursting into the facility and killing a woman and a police officer, officials said. The shooter knew the doctor he shot outside Mercy Hospital, but once inside he fired randomly at people, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said at a news conference. The shooting sent doctors and patients streaming out of the facility, some with their hands up as heavily armed police officers sought to secure the facility. "The city of Chicago lost a doctor, a pharmaceutical assistant and a police officer, all going about their day, all doing what they love," Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel told reporters. "This tears at the soul of our city. It is the face and consequence of evil," Emanuel said. The police officer, Samuel Jimenez, died in an exchange of fire with the gunman after he entered the medical facility, Johnson said. The gunman, whose name has … [Read more...] about Chicago hospital shooting leaves 4 dead, including police officer and gunman
Election Day test for Trump as America votes
A bitterly divided America went to the polls on Tuesday for a high-stakes midterm election seen as a referendum on the first two years of the mercurial presidency of Donald Trump. Supporters of Harley Rouda, a Democratic candidate for the House in California's 48th District, hold signs and cheer at a get-out-the-vote rally in Laguna Beach, California on Election Day With control of Congress and Trump's agenda at stake, early voting hit record levels and turnout appeared high across the country. All eyes are on the several dozen razor-thin races that will decide if Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and Senate or if one or both chambers flip Democratic. All 435 seats in the House, 35 seats in the 100-member Senate and 36 governorships are up for grabs as Americans cast their ballots. Democrats need a net gain of 23 seats to win the House for the first time since the Tea Party wave of 2010, and the latest polls give them a good chance to do so. "I … [Read more...] about Election Day test for Trump as America votes
Gunman kills three in Belgian city
Police and ambulance seen at the site where an armed man shot and killed police officers in the eastern Belgian city of Liege on May 29, 2018. (Photo: AFP / JOHN THYS) The bloodshed in the gritty eastern industrial city of Liege began around 10.30am (4.30pm Singapore time) when the attacker armed with a knife repeatedly stabbed the two officers before using their own firearms to kill them, prosecutors said. Federal prosecutors said they had launched a terror investigation into the incident. Amateur video obtained by AFP appears to show the gunman shouting "Allahu Akbar" ("God is greatest") as he attacked the police, although it was not confirmed by officials. Belgium remains on high alert after a string of attacks including twin suicide bombings in Brussels in 2016 claimed by the Islamic State group. "Armed with a knife, the suspect followed and attacked two police officers, and used their own firearms to kill them," prosecutor Philippe Dulieu told a news conference. "He continued … [Read more...] about Gunman kills three in Belgian city