New Zealand mosque shooting: Barack Obama condemns 'hatred in all its forms' after attack
The attacker was identified as a Trump supporting white supremacist Brenton Tarrant and is currently in police custody
Former President Barack Obama sent his condolences to the victims of the New Zealand mosque shootings on Friday, which left 49 people dead and dozens injured. The attacker was identified as Brenton Tarrant, a 28-year-old white supremacist, who is currently in police custody. Three others have also been arrested in connection with the killings.
Obama took to Twitter to express his grief, saying: "Michelle and I send our condolences to the people of New Zealand. We grieve with you and the Muslim community. All of us must stand against hatred in all its forms."
Michelle and I send our condolences to the people of New Zealand. We grieve with you and the Muslim community. All of us must stand against hatred in all its forms.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 15, 2019