Christchurch Shooting: New Zealand's Darkest Day
Prime Minister Jacinda Arden said it was an unprecedented act of violence.
Friday 15 March 2019 | 14:57
Stunned and bloodied workshippers outside one of the Christchurch mosques.CREDIT:JOHN KIRK-ANDERSON/STUFF.
Update: 4.28pm The New Zealand Police has released the following statement asking those living in Central Christchurch Police would like to remind all parents and caregivers that schools across the city remain in lock down.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden has labelled the attack on two mosques in Christchurch as New Zealand's darkest days.
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New Zealand Police has confirmed that they have a suspect in custody.
"It was an unprecedented act of violence. Police has apprehended a person, but I don't have further details of him yet," Ms Arden said.
What has happened in Christchurch is an extraordinary act of unprecedented violence. It has no place in New Zealand. Many of those affected will be members of our migrant communities – New Zealand is their home – they are us.
— Jacinda Ardern (@jacindaardern) March 15, 2019
New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush made the following statement:
The Fijian High Commission in Wellington is monitoring the situation and will provide an update about whether Fijians were involved.
My heart is hurting about the news coming out of Christchurch. Sending love & prayers to the effected families❤️😢 pic.twitter.com/7PX9wc56b8
— Sonny Bill Williams (@SonnyBWilliams) March 15, 2019
The shooting at a Christchurch mosque was livestreamed for 17 minutes by the gunman.
