Mosque shooting in Christchurch NZ.

[John Hill]

Shooting being reported at one, maybe two,mosques and maybe the hospital too.

[Karearea]

Reports available here:

https://www.police.govt.nz/news

Friday, 15 March 2019 - 2:46pm
National News
Please attribute to Police Commissioner Mike Bush

A serious and evolving situation is occurring in Christchurch with an active shooter.

Police are responding with its full capability to manage the situation, but the risk environment remains extremely high.

Police recommend that residents across Christchurch remain off the streets and indoors until further notice. Christchurch schools will be locked down until further notice.

Police thanks the public for their cooperation and will provide further updates to keep residents informed.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

[Karearea]

https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release ... ristchurch

Friday, 15 March 2019 - 3:59pm
National News
Please attribute to Police Commissioner Mike Bush

Police is responding to a very serious and tragic incident involving an active shooter in central Christchurch.

One person is in custody, however Police believe there may be other offenders.

This is an evolving incident and we are working to confirm the facts, however we can confirm there have been a number of fatalities.

Police is currently at a number of scenes.

We understand that there will be many anxious people but I can assure New Zealanders that Police is doing all it can to resolve this incident.

We urge New Zealanders to stay vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour immediately to 111.

We are mobilising resources nationally and support is being brought into the District.

We are still working to resolve this incident and we continue to urge Christchurch resident to stay inside.

We ask all mosques nationally to shut their doors, and advise that people refrain from visiting these premises until further notice.

There will be a media stand-up at 5pm today at the Royal Society Te Aparangi on Turnbull Street, Thorndon, Wellington.

A video of this statement is available here: https://www.facebook.com/NZPolice/?ref=bookmarks (link is external)

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

[Alisoncc]

"Police is responding", "Police is currently" and "Police is doing". Singular?? You only got one??

[John Hill]

There are two, counting his dog.

[Karearea]

"Police is responding", "Police is currently" and "Police is doing". Singular?? You only got one??

"New Zealand Police". The entity.

[Slasher]

This is kinda weird as I thought unlike other Western countries NZ doesn't have an islamic problem. Does it? What would stir up a local to do that?

[Undried Plum]

There are two, counting his dog.

And vowels.

[Karearea]

https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release ... ristchurch

Friday, 15 March 2019 - 4:49pm
National News
Due to the ongoing serious firearms incident in Central Christchurch Police would like to remind all parents and caregivers that schools across the city remain in lock down.

There is no timeframe at this stage for when the lock down will be lifted. The children are being taken care of by schools. On advice from Police, schools will communicate directly with parents when the lock down is lifted.

The safety of the community is our priority.

We will provide updates on the incident as and when they are available and you can get these on our Facebook (link is external) page and website.

Media please note the stand up with Commissioner Mike Bush has been pushed back to 5.30pm. This will be held at the Royal Society on Turnbull Street, Thorndon, Wellington.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

[John Hill]

This is kinda weird as I thought unlike other Western countries NZ doesn't have an islamic problem. Does it? What would stir up a local to do that?

Who said he was a local? Probably someone from the West Island.

[Rwy in Sight]

This is kinda weird as I thought unlike other Western countries NZ doesn't have an islamic problem. Does it? What would stir up a local to do that?

Serious respect for your approach

[John Hill]

Four people have been arrested including a woman.

An Australian known as Brenton Tarrant is believed to be among them.

[Woody]

Latest report is of 40 fatalities!

[AtomKraft]

This sounds really dreadful.

You have to wonder where all this Muslim- related stuff is going to end?

[Krystal n Chips]

This sounds really dreadful.

You have to wonder where all this Muslim- related stuff is going to end?

Unfortunately, it isn't going to end for some considerable time, if ever. This attack was, allegedly, carried out by white right wing extremists, another of whom murdered a UK MP you may recall. The sheer hatred towards Muslims, and thus Islamaphobia, is a searing and savage testimony as to why right wing extremists pose such a potent threat to societies in which they can operate and promote their extremism.

And some wonder why I, and others, promote multiculturalism as being a positive influence on society.

No doubt the reasons and "rationale", not that there is one, will emerge over time, but why choose N.Z to commit this horrific attack on innocent people ?

[John Hill]

No doubt the reasons and "rationale", not that there is one, will emerge over time, but why choose N.Z to commit this horrific attack on innocent people ?

It has been suggested that the attack in NZ was intended to show Muslims that no country is safe for them.

[AtomKraft]

Well Krystal, maybe enforced multiculturalism is the solution, or maybe it's the problem?

[CharlieOneSix]

FD2 had sent a short email to me to say he was in a Christchurch city centre store which went into lock down when the news broke.

[Capetonian]

Deaths up to 49 now. This, for once, is something that cannot be blamed on Islam, although no doubt someone will say that if the Muslims weren't there it wouldn't have happened.

It is particularly horrific as NZ is the type of place people go to to escape from such horror and hatred.

For once I agree with part ofKnC's statement

The sheer hatred towards Muslims, and thus Islamaphobia, is a searing and savage testimony as to why right wing extremists pose such a potent threat to societies in which they can operate and promote their extremism

I don't like the term 'right wing extremists', it's too easy to label people. They are just deranged lunatics full of hatred.

[Krystal n Chips]

The term " Right wing extremists " is not a label, it's a definition of whom and what they are. Radicalised is another equally definitive term irrespective of whom the terrorists are.

Should make for an interesting defence case at the trial given he's already, allegedly, confirmed his guilt. That said, we don't, as yet, know anything more about the other terrorists involved. It will also be interesting to learn where else he was planning his attack given he states N.Z was not his first choice.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/ ... h-shooting