New Zealand mosque shooter mentioned Dylann Roof in manifesto

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — A man who claimed responsibility for mass shootings that killed at least 49 people at two mosques in New Zealand mentioned Emanuel AME Church shooter Dylann Roof among other extremists in a manifesto. He named Roof and others who have carried out attacks in a 74-page document that explained his reasoning for the shootings on Friday. The man, who described himself as a 28-year-old white Australian and a racist, said he supports those who “take a stand against ethnic and cultural genocide.” ”I have read the writings of Dylan (sic) Roof and many others, but only really took true inspiration from Knight Justiciar Breivik,” he wrote.One man was arrested and charged with murder in what appeared to be a carefully planned racist attack. Police also defused explosive devices in a car.Two other armed suspects were being held in custody. Police said they were trying to determine how they might be involved.Authorities have not specified who they detained, but said none had been on any watch list. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the events in Christchurch represented “an extraordinary and unprecedented act of violence,” and that many of the victims could be migrants or refugees.”It is clear that this… Read full this story

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