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Quebec City mosque shooting: Six killed, eight wounded Quebec City mosque shooting: Six killed, eight wounded
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Six people have been killed and another eight wounded in a shooting at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada. Six people have been killed and another eight wounded in a shooting at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada, police say.
Shots were fired at the Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre on Sunday night, where dozens had gathered for evening prayers. Shots were fired at the Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre on Sunday night, where more than 50 people had gathered for evening prayers.
Police confirmed the death toll and are treating the incident as a terror attack. One suspect was arrested at the scene and another was arrested nearby. Police do not believe there are other suspects at large.
Two people are in custody, and officers do not believe there are others suspects at large. The Canadian authorities are treating the shooting as a terror attack.
Police said the area was secure and the situation was "under control". Dozens of people left the mosque safely, they said. "We condemn this terrorist attack on Muslims in a centre of worship and refuge," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement.
A spokesperson said there was no information about the suspects in custody, saying their probe had just started. "Muslim-Canadians are an important part of our national fabric, and these senseless acts have no place in our communities, cities and country."
Earlier Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also described the shooting as a "terrorist attack". Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard also referred to the shooting as a terrorist attack.
Mr Trudeau said he heard of the news "with tremendous shock, sadness and anger". The dead were aged between about 35 and 70 years old, police spokeswoman Christine Coulombe said. Some of those injured were in a serious condition, she said.
"We condemn this terrorist attack on Muslims in a centre of worship and refuge," he said in a statement. Police said the area was secure and the situation was "under control". Thirty-nine people had left the mosque safely, they said.
"While authorities are still investigating and details continue to be confirmed, it is heart-wrenching to see such senseless violence. Diversity is our strength, and religious tolerance is a value that we, as Canadians, hold dear."
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard also referred to the shooting as a terrorist attack, condemning it as "barbaric violence". He expressed solidarity with Muslims in Quebec.
Earlier, a witness had told Reuters news agency that up to three gunmen had been involved. The news agency also reported that a "heavily armed police tactical squad" had been seen entering the mosque.Earlier, a witness had told Reuters news agency that up to three gunmen had been involved. The news agency also reported that a "heavily armed police tactical squad" had been seen entering the mosque.
The shooting happened at the mosque on chemin Sainte-Foy, one of two operated by the Islamic centre. The president of the mosque, Mohamed Yangui - who was not inside at the time - said the shooting had happened in the men's section of the mosque.
On its Facebook page, the centre thanked the public "for the hundreds of messages of compassion" and asked people not to spread unconfirmed rumours.
The president of the mosque, Mohamed Yangui - who was not inside when the shooting happened - said the injured had been taken to hospitals across Quebec.
"Why is this happening here? This is barbaric," he said."Why is this happening here? This is barbaric," he said.
The same mosque had a "gift-wrapped" pig's head left on its doorstep in June last year, with a note reading "bonne appetit". Muslims do not eat pork. On its Facebook page the centre thanked the public "for the hundreds of messages of compassion".
In June last year the same mosque was the target of an Islamophobic incident when a pig's head was left in front of the building, with a card saying "bonne appetit".
Eating pork is forbidden in Islam.