As the first six victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings were laid to rest, some affected families were still waiting to learn the fate of their loved ones.
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‘So Heartbreaking’: Funerals Begin for New Zealand Attack Victims
As the first six victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings were laid to rest, some affected families were still waiting to learn the fate of their loved ones.
The New Zealand Shooting Victims Spanned Generations and Nationalities
Fifty people were killed when a gunman stormed two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, and opened fire on worshippers. Among the dead were students, athletes, engineers and an aspiring pilot.
New Zealand Mourns Victims of Mosque Attacks
Across the country, New Zealanders gathered in support of the nation’s Muslims and to remember the victims of the attacks in Christchurch.
Quick Action, Near Miss and Courage in New Zealand Attacks
A bystander and police preparedness may have helped limit the toll by a gunman equipped to inflict far greater damage.
Terror in Real Time: How the New Zealand Gunman Used Social Media
The gunman in the Christchurch mosque shootings shared a racist manifesto online and posted live video of his attack on Facebook. We spoke to terrorism experts about why this matters.
‘There Will Be Changes’ to Gun Laws, New Zealand Prime Minister Says
New Zealand grappled with grief and horror on Sunday, as the death toll rose to 50 and the suspect’s family apologized two days after a terrorist attack at two mosques in Christchurch.
‘God Is Testing Us’: Tears and Outrage at a New Zealand Hospital
Some at the attacked mosques had come from places scarred by war, others had grown up in Christchurch. But they all came together to seek answers at a hospital.
In Australia Town Where Suspect Grew Up, Residents Are Stupefied
Brenton Tarrant, accused of carrying out the massacre of 49 people in Christchurch, New Zealand, grew up in Grafton, Australia.
How to Help the Victims of the Christchurch Shootings
Several charities sought donations to help the victims’ families and those wounded in the attack on two New Zealand mosques to rebuild their lives.