In a manifesto, the alleged gunman said he was motivated by American extremism.
Our hearts are broken we grieve with the innocent victims of hate in New Zealand.
A man accused of opening fire Friday at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, killing dozens of worshippers, appears to have been motivated by white supremacy and extremism that he saw in the United States.
During a news conference, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison characterized the alleged shooter as an “extremist, right-wing, violent terrorist.” Four suspects were taken into custody Friday in connection with the attack. The alleged gunman was later charged with murder. Read more here:https://www.huffpost.com/entry/new-zealand-shooter-suspected-white-supremacy_n_5c8b2451e4b0db7da9f17320