Christchurch mosque attacks kill 51 worshippers
On 15 March 2019, two consecutive terrorist mass shootings took place in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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On 15 March 2019, two consecutive terrorist mass shootings took place in Christchurch, New Zealand. They were committed during Friday prayer, first at the Al Noor Mosque in Riccarton at 1:40 p. m.
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Factrail. (2026). Christchurch mosque attacks kill 51 worshippers. Factrail. https://factrail.ai/facts/christchurch-mosque-attacks-2019-03
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Accessed 16 October 2026.
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