World, Asia - Pacific

49 dead in N.Zealand attacks, almost as many injured

42 people injured from deadly assault on mosques, including 12 in critical condition, say officials at Christchurch Hospital

Fatih Hafız Mehmet, Vakkas Doğantekin  | 15.03.2019 - Update : 16.03.2019
49 dead in N.Zealand attacks, almost as many injured People lay flowers and notes to pay tribute close to the Al Noor Mosque shooting area, in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 16, 2019. At least 49 people were reportedly killed in twin terror attacks targeting mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, an official said on Friday. Witnesses claim the Al Noor Mosque was targeted by armed assailants and there were up to 200 people inside for Friday Prayers. ( Peter Adones - Anadolu Agency )

ANKARA

The death toll from Friday’s terrorist attack on two mosques in New Zealand stands at 49, according to hospital officials, but with 12 critically injured, there is a possibility that could rise. 

Forty-two people were injured in the coordinated attacks, Karalyn van Deursen, executive communications director at Christchurch Hospital, told Anadolu Agency, speaking early Saturday local time.

The dead include a 5-year-old girl and her father, who were both chased by a gunman and shot, local Radio New Zealand reported.

Accounts of the massacre, which was livestreamed on social media, suggested a systematic, methodical approach by the gunmen in killing dozens of peaceful worshippers gathered at two mosques on Friday, Muslims’ holy day.

The gunmen opened fire on worshippers during Friday prayers at the Al Noor and Linwood mosques in and around Christchurch, New Zealand’s third-largest city.

Four suspects -- three men and one woman -- have been detained so far in connection with the massacres.


Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. Please contact us for subscription options.
Related topics
Bu haberi paylaşın