NYPD 'Monitoring' New Zealand Mosque Shootings; Dozens Dead
The NYPD is “closely monitoring” the shootings at mosques in New Zealand, an attack that killed at least 49 people.
Out of an abundance of caution, the NYPD said extra security is being deployed at different mosque locations around New York City.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called the attacks in Christchurch "one of New Zealand's darkest days" after the mass shootings at two mosques full of worshippers attending Friday prayers.
Authorities detained four people and defused explosive devices in what appeared to be a carefully planned racist attack. One man has been charged with murder.
Ardern said in addition to the dozens dead that more than 20 people were seriously wounded.
Mayor de Blasio on Twitter called the attacks “heartbreaking.”
“The people of New Zealand are in the hearts and minds of New York City,” he tweeted. “Our love and prayers are with all impacted by the horrific attack at these mosques.”
Democratic Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams will join faith leaders Friday at 12:30 p.m. to support the victims of the attacks.
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