Police in the New Zealand city of Christchurch have said that there are 'multiple fatalities' after active shooters opened fire in two mosques in the city center, with one suspect in custody. Follow live updates:
Just 1% of New Zealand's population of almost five million are Muslim,"Muslims are the most rapidly growing religious group in New Zealand with the population increasing six-fold between 1991 and 2006," according to Victoria University of Wellington research.
"One person is in custody, however, police believe there may be other offenders," the police said on Twitter.US ambassador to New Zealand: "We're heartbroken" CNN is choosing not to publish additional information regarding the video until more details are available.New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern held a press conference into the shooting at two mosques in Christchurch, describing it as"one of New Zealand's darkest days."Ardern said the attacker has"no place in New Zealand."
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