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Gunman believed to be Australian shoots dead several people in Christchurch mosque and livestreams the massacre - as more bodies are found at a second mosque
- Witnesses reported hearing 50 shots from his semi-automatic shotgun at Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch
- The gunman live-streamed the mass shooting inside the Al Noor Mosque, which happened about 1.30pm
- Witnesses have said they saw 'blood everywhere' and multiple people were reportedly killed in the massacre
- One of the gunman live-streamed the mass shooting inside the mosque firing at dozens as they tried to flee
By Ben Hill For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 21:22 EDT, 14 March 2019
A gunman - believed to be a 28-year-old Australian - has opened fire at a mosque in New Zealand, shooting at children and reportedly killing at least nine people.
Witnesses reported hearing 50 shots from his semi-automatic weapons at Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch on the country's South Island.
The gunman live-streamed the mass shooting inside the Al Noor Mosque, which happened about 1.30pm (11.30am AEDT) as Friday prayers were underway.
A video seen by Daily Mail Australia shows the man firing multiple shots at dozens of people as they try to flee. A suspect is in custody but it is unclear whether it is the gunman.
People were also reportedly shot at the nearby Linwood Masjid mosque.
There are also reports of another shooting outside Christchurch Hospital and that a bomb was found in a car three kilometres from the mosque.
Police have urged people near the area to stay indoors and report suspicious behaviour, describing the incident as 'critical'.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the attacks were 'one of New Zealand's darkest days'.
'My thoughts, and I'm sure the thoughts of all New Zealanders, are with those who have been affected, and also with their families,' she said.
In the shooter's manifesto shared to Twitter he mentions being inspired by other shooters including Anders Breivik who killed 77 people in Oslo, Norway in 2011.
He said he 'disliked' Muslims and hated those who had converted to the religion, calling them 'blood traitors'.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Norway_attacks
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