Active shooter in NZ

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Yikes! What we know so far...

There is an evolving firearms incident in central Christchurch.

Witnesses have told Newshub there were incidents at two mosques, with one on Deans Ave and the other near Linwood. There are also reports of a third incident at Christchurch Hospital.

Here is what we know:

A shooter opened fire at a mosque in Christchurch near Hagley Park
Newshub has been told there were 29 shots heard
Multiple people have been injured with reports of six killed
A witness told Newshub a shooter was dressed in military gear and with a high powered rifle.
All Christchurch schools and hospitals have been placed into urgent lockdown
Central council building have also been put into lockdown
Students at the nearby climate march are safe and are being looked after, Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel told Newshub.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has cancelled the rest of her afternoon's events and is receiving a full briefing on what is underway in Christchurch

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zeala...-know.html