Christchurch mosque shooting: What we know so far about the New Zealand terror attack

New Zealand terrorist attack: Gunmen opened fire in two mosques, the Masjid Al Noor and the Linwood Masjid Mosque, during afternoon prayers on Friday, killed at least 49 people.

New Zealand shooting at mosque in Christchurch city: What we know so far — Christchurch terror attack: Police attempt to move people away from outside a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, March 15, 2019. (AP Photo: Mark Baker)

At least 49 people were killed and 40 wounded in a terrorist attack in Christchurch Central in New Zealand on Friday after gunmen opened fire in two mosques during afternoon prayers. Police Commissioner Mike Bush said 41 people were killed at the Masjid Al Noor, and seven at Linwood Masjid Mosque. One of the 40 who was being treated as Christchurch Hospital succumbed to injuries.

The police have apprehended four people — three men and a woman — in connection with the attacks. One person has been charged. Among the four is an Australian national. Bush has also confirmed that officers intercepted one vehicle with two explosives, one of which was defused which the other is being defused. “It does not get more serious than this”, he said.

New Zealand terror attack at two mosques in Christchurch city: What we know so far

* A shooting at two mosques in Christchurch city’s Hagley Park district in New Zealand left at least 40 people dead and 20 others wounded. Christchurch is located on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island.

* Gunmen opened fire at the Masjid Al Noor and the Linwood Masjid Mosque during Friday afternoon prayers. In light of the attacks, all mosques across New Zealand have been asked to remain closed.