Armed police in New Zealand swarmed central Christchurch on Friday amid reports of a shooting at two mosques in the South Island city. 6 people were killed and many left injured in the shooting at the mosques.
The city is in lockdown, with reports of a third shooting scene and a car bomb in Strickland Street. "Police are responding with its full capability to manage the situation, but the risk environment remains extremely high," local media said.