Contemporary era · 2019
Christchurch mosque shootings
On 15 March 2019, two consecutive terrorist mass shootings took place in Christchurch, New Zealand. They were committed during Friday prayer, first at the Al Noor Mosque in Riccarton at 1:40 p.m., and shortly afterwards at 1:52 p.m. at the Linwood Islamic Centre. In total, 51 people were killed and 89 others were injured, including 40 by gunfire.
- When
- 15 Mar 2019
- Where
- Christchurch
- Era
- Contemporary
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