New Zealand mosque shooting: The 10 worst mass shootings in history
The terror attacks at two mosques in Christchurch has claimed the lives of at least 49, making it one of the worst mass shootings in history.
The mass shootings at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch during the Friday afternoon prayers by suspected gunman Brenton Tarrant, 27, has left at least 49 dead and 20 seriously injured, with the toll expected to rise.
Prime minister Jacinda Ardern said it was "one of New Zealand's darkest days" and condemned the ideology behind the attacks, saying, "You may have chosen us but we utterly reject and condemn you."
The number of casualties means the attack is not just the worst mass shooting in the country's history, but also one of the worst in the world. Unfortunately, the number of severe mass shootings seems to be on the rise, with eight out of the ten worst ones taking place in the past decade and a half alone.