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New Zealand police respond to reports of mosque shooting

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AFP Christchurch (New Zealand)

Armed police in New Zealand swarmed central Christchurch Friday amid reports of a shooting at a mosque in the South Island city.

"Police are currently responding to reports of shots fired in central Christchurch," the police said in a statement.

Local media reported multiple casualties at one mosque and said another had been evacuated.

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First Published: Mar 15 2019 | 7:30 AM IST

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