iStock/Thinkstock(QUEBEC CITY) — Two suspects are in custody after a shooting at a mosque in Quebec City left at least five people dead and others wounded, according to police.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the attack “cowardly” and tweeted out his condolences. Trudeau also offered “any and all assistance,” to Quebec in a follow-up tweet.
Tonight, Canadians grieve for those killed in a cowardly attack on a mosque in Quebec City. My thoughts are with victims & their families.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 30, 2017
“Québec is in shock tonight following the drama that occurred at the Center culturel Islamique de Québec,” the mayor of Quebec City, Régis Labeaume, said in a statement. “My first thoughts go to the victims and their affected families as they gathered for prayer.”
“Québec City is an open city where everyone must be able to live together in safety and respect,” the mayor added. “I invite all the people to unite and to be in solidarity. Québec is strong, Québec is proud, Québec is open to the world.”
The Islamic Cultural Center of Quebec posted video of the shooting scene on its Facebook page, but offered no details.
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