New Zealand: 49 killed in terror attack

Written by David Fletcher 15 Mar 2019
New Zealand: 49 killed in terror attack

An ‘extremist, right-wing terrorist’ has been arrested and named as the main suspect in connection with shootings at two mosques in Christchurch on 15 March; 49 were killed and at least 20 injured. The shooting was the deadliest in the country's history; prime minister Jacinda Ardern called it one of NZ's ‘darkest days’. One gunman live-streamed footage of his rampage to Facebook, filmed with a head-mounted camera. The footage showed him firing indiscriminately at men, women and children from close range inside the Al-Noor mosque. The suspect, who identified himself as Australian, is understood to have published a hate-filled manifesto outlining his intentions and espousing far-right and anti-immigrant ideology. Even though he did this one month ago, he had not been put on any watch list.

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  • Pray: for the families and friends of all the victims, as they mourn. Pray for the authorities, especially that they can quickly take all necessary steps to prevent a repetition. (Psalm 46:1)