On August 11, 2008, Abhinav Bindra turned into the first Indian ever to win an individual Olympic gold award. It was on this day, 13 years prior, when the sharpshooter impacted the world forever in the Chinese capital of Beijing.&nbsp;

He accomplished the mind-blowing accomplishment at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and in the 10-meter air rifle fire. For his sparkling exhibition, he was praised around the nation and is a vigorously regarded figure in the country.&nbsp;

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Abhinav Bindra shot a faultless 10.8 on his last shot and that fixed the gold award for the Indian. Before making this effort, he was attached to Finnish shooter Henri Hakkinen and in the event that he had posted a score lesser than 10.8, he would have needed to agree to silver or a bronze medal.&nbsp;

Abhinav Bindra began his Olympic vocation in Sydney, Australia. He qualified for the final event in the Sydney games just as in the London games, yet it was in the Beijing games where he did something significant.&nbsp;

He was near to winning a medal at the Rio Olympics as well. In 2017, Abhinav Bindra formally announced his retirement from shooting. He understood that the time had come to back away from the spotlight and permit the more youthful age to flourish.

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His commitment is immense as his accomplishment persuaded many young athletes to seek after their career in shooting and since his medal, Indian shooters have ruled the world space.

In spite of the fact that their exhibitions at the Tokyo Games were disappointing, it is difficult to not see the value in the advancement made throughout the most recent couple of years.

On August 11, 2008, Abhinav Bindra turned into the first Indian ever to win an individual Olympic gold award. It was on this day, 13 years prior, when the sharpshooter impacted the world forever in the Chinese capital of Beijing.

On August 11, 2008, Abhinav Bindra turned into the first Indian ever to win an individual Olympic gold award. It was on this day, 13 years prior, when the sharpshooter impacted the world forever in the Chinese capital of Beijing. He accomplished the mind-blowing accomplishment at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and in the 10-meter air rifle fire. For his sparkling exhibition, he was praised around the nation and is a vigorously regarded figure in the country. ALSO READ: Olympic body lambasts 'cruel' 28-day quarantine for athletes returning to South Australia Abhinav Bindra shot a faultless 10.8 on his last shot and that fixed the gold award for the Indian. Before making this effort, he was attached to Finnish shooter Henri Hakkinen and in the event that he had posted a score lesser than 10.8, he would have needed to agree to silver or a bronze medal. Abhinav Bindra began his Olympic vocation in Sydney, Australia. He qualified for the final event in the Sydney games just as in the London games, yet it was in the Beijing games where he did something significant. He was near to winning a medal at the Rio Olympics as well. In 2017, Abhinav Bindra formally announced his retirement from shooting. He understood that the time had come to back away from the spotlight and permit the more youthful age to flourish. ALSO READ: Team to start training next month for Commonwealth, Asian Games: Hockey player Gurjant Singh His commitment is immense as his accomplishment persuaded many young athletes to seek after their career in shooting and since his medal, Indian shooters have ruled the world space. In spite of the fact that their exhibitions at the Tokyo Games were disappointing, it is difficult to not see the value in the advancement made throughout the most recent couple of years.

This day in 2008: Abhinav Bindra became first Indian to win individual Olympic gold

The Pentagon reopened on Tuesday afternoon, about an hour and a half after it was put on lockdown after a "shooting incident" near the Metro bus stop.

The Pentagon Force Protection Agency, which is responsible for security in and around the Defense Department building, tweeted, "The Pentagon has lifted the lockdown and has reopened."&nbsp;

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Because of the police action, Pentagon employees got an electronic warning on their computers, and an overhead broadcast was made asking all Pentagon personnel to stay inside and not wander outside.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The Pentagon reopened on Tuesday afternoon, about an hour and a half after it was put on lockdown after a "shooting incident" near the Metro bus stop. The Pentagon Force Protection Agency, which is responsible for security in and around the Defense Department building, tweeted, "The Pentagon has lifted the lockdown and has reopened.

The Pentagon reopened on Tuesday afternoon, about an hour and a half after it was put on lockdown after a "shooting incident" near the Metro bus stop. The Pentagon Force Protection Agency, which is responsible for security in and around the Defense Department building, tweeted, "The Pentagon has lifted the lockdown and has reopened." The Pentagon has lifted the lock down and has reopened. Corridor 2 and the Metro entrance remains closed. Corridor 3 is open for pedestrian traffic. — Pentagon Force Protection Agency (Official) (@PFPAOfficial) August 3, 2021 × The agency added that the Metro entrance remains closed. Because of the police action, Pentagon employees got an electronic warning on their computers, and an overhead broadcast was made asking all Pentagon personnel to stay inside and not wander outside. (With inputs from agencies)

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The road to Tokyo 2020 has positively not been smooth. However, in the wake of being rescheduled because of the worldwide pandemic and postponed by nearly 12 months, the world's greatest brandishing event is at long last set to transform into action.

The stage is set and the arrangements are finished. From July 23 to August 8, 2021, top competitors from more than 200 nations will seek greatness in the greatest multi-sport event.&nbsp;

The Indian crew as well, have fired up their preparations and would expect to get their best medal haul. Up until now, India has bagged the most number of medals in the 2012 London Olympics by winning two silver and four bronze medals.&nbsp;

Throughout the entire existence of the Olympic Games, India has won an aggregate of 28 medals which involves nine gold, seven silver, and 12 bronze medals. The hockey team has been the most successful by winning 11 medals, trailed by Wrestling with five medals.&nbsp;

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With a look at the truth, India's populace is enormous and we have just 28 Olympic medals in our kitty up until now. To comprehend the 'why' better, we should return to the set of experiences. India started to take part in the Olympics in the year 1900. The Indian field hockey team was prevailing in the opposition, making great dread among the adversaries post the 1920s. After exceptional exhibitions particularly in Hockey, India's reality remaining in the Olympic games started to venture down.&nbsp;

India won a gold in Field Hockey in 1980 and the following time we won a medal was in 1996. You may feel that in the midst of these, what compromised with our sporting culture? There are various perspectives on this subject. Just the Government or the foundation, absence of offices isn't to be accused. Indians for quite a while believed sports to be a sporting movement. How might we deliver medalists when we urge kids just to excel in academics?

It is said that the year 1996 set apart the start of another time for India at the games. Going to the trendy, it is to be accepted that Abhinav Bindra's gold in 2008 changed the elements of sports in India. With not dismissing anybody, sports in India have encountered high points and low points and this is the ideal opportunity to move towards greatness. Individuals examine different games without simply adhering to one and this is an accomplishment in itself.&nbsp;

India delivers such countless commendable competitors consistently but then our medal tally never takes off high and sports infrastructure continues to hold the key.

India&nbsp;needs an appropriate framework for preparation and practice sessions of competitors that could make them more skillful and exceptional to manage a-list contenders. It would have been far superior if our competitors would gain admittance to a better foundation and will play the whole way across the nation to remain rehearsed.

With plans like Target Olympic Podium Scheme, Khelo India, Fit India, we are seeing the Government putting accentuation on allowing an equivalent opportunity to competitors to exhibit their ability. Our competitors have endeavored to get the due acknowledgment that they merit.

Every Olympics is challenging, Tokyo 2020 will be especially overwhelming and will test the personality of each competitor. It's difficult to get ready for an event of this extent when the world is going through such difficulties. Adjusting to the changing circumstances will be the key.&nbsp;

Nevertheless, these entanglements, going into the Olympics, the current unforeseen will be India's best chance at the Olympics than ever. While arriving at double-digits in the medal count isn't completely incomprehensible, this can be India's best chance at Tokyo 2020.

While 28 medals in the Olympics so far can't be named as spectacular, although, there has been a fast ascent in interest in Olympic games in India. Sports infrastructure has improved and with the developing spotlight on sports and fitness, there is no motivation behind why India can't improve.&nbsp;

Like clockwork, basically for a short period, the focus shifts to the Olympics and everyone applauds the Olympic medalists. Whether India penetrates the double-digit hindrance or not, we trust new whizzes rise up out of Tokyo who proceeds to direct and motivate the country.

The road to Tokyo 2020 has positively not been smooth. However, in the wake of being rescheduled because of the worldwide pandemic and postponed by nearly 12 months, the world's greatest brandishing event is at long last set to transform into action.

The road to Tokyo 2020 has positively not been smooth. However, in the wake of being rescheduled because of the worldwide pandemic and postponed by nearly 12 months, the world's greatest brandishing event is at long last set to transform into action. The stage is set and the arrangements are finished. From July 23 to August 8, 2021, top competitors from more than 200 nations will seek greatness in the greatest multi-sport event. The Indian crew as well, have fired up their preparations and would expect to get their best medal haul. Up until now, India has bagged the most number of medals in the 2012 London Olympics by winning two silver and four bronze medals. Throughout the entire existence of the Olympic Games, India has won an aggregate of 28 medals which involves nine gold, seven silver, and 12 bronze medals. The hockey team has been the most successful by winning 11 medals, trailed by Wrestling with five medals. ALSO READ: The invisible hand behind the Tokyo Olympics With a look at the truth, India's populace is enormous and we have just 28 Olympic medals in our kitty up until now. To comprehend the 'why' better, we should return to the set of experiences. India started to take part in the Olympics in the year 1900. The Indian field hockey team was prevailing in the opposition, making great dread among the adversaries post the 1920s. After exceptional exhibitions particularly in Hockey, India's reality remaining in the Olympic games started to venture down. India won a gold in Field Hockey in 1980 and the following time we won a medal was in 1996. You may feel that in the midst of these, what compromised with our sporting culture? There are various perspectives on this subject. Just the Government or the foundation, absence of offices isn't to be accused. Indians for quite a while believed sports to be a sporting movement. How might we deliver medalists when we urge kids just to excel in academics? It is said that the year 1996 set apart the start of another time for India at the games. Going to the trendy, it is to be accepted that Abhinav Bindra's gold in 2008 changed the elements of sports in India. With not dismissing anybody, sports in India have encountered high points and low points and this is the ideal opportunity to move towards greatness. Individuals examine different games without simply adhering to one and this is an accomplishment in itself. India delivers such countless commendable competitors consistently but then our medal tally never takes off high and sports infrastructure continues to hold the key. India needs an appropriate framework for preparation and practice sessions of competitors that could make them more skillful and exceptional to manage a-list contenders. It would have been far superior if our competitors would gain admittance to a better foundation and will play the whole way across the nation to remain rehearsed. With plans like Target Olympic Podium Scheme, Khelo India, Fit India, we are seeing the Government putting accentuation on allowing an equivalent opportunity to competitors to exhibit their ability. Our competitors have endeavored to get the due acknowledgment that they merit. Every Olympics is challenging, Tokyo 2020 will be especially overwhelming and will test the personality of each competitor. It's difficult to get ready for an event of this extent when the world is going through such difficulties. Adjusting to the changing circumstances will be the key. Nevertheless, these entanglements, going into the Olympics, the current unforeseen will be India's best chance at the Olympics than ever. While arriving at double-digits in the medal count isn't completely incomprehensible, this can be India's best chance at Tokyo 2020. While 28 medals in the Olympics so far can't be named as spectacular, although, there has been a fast ascent in interest in Olympic games in India. Sports infrastructure has improved and with the developing spotlight on sports and fitness, there is no motivation behind why India can't improve. Like clockwork, basically for a short period, the focus shifts to the Olympics and everyone applauds the Olympic medalists. Whether India penetrates the double-digit hindrance or not, we trust new whizzes rise up out of Tokyo who proceeds to direct and motivate the country.

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After the sound of gunfire filled the stadium, fans and players scrambled for cover at a professional baseball game in Washington on Saturday night. Several people had been shot outside, said the police.

It was not clear to fans initially if the shooting was inside the complex.&nbsp;

The District of Columbia's Metropolitan Police Department had earlier said on Twitter that two people were shot outside of the ballpark.

In a follow-up tweet, it said that "two additional victims associated with the incident walked into area hospitals for treatment of gunshot wounds." Media reports later said the number of people shot was revised down to three.

The baseball game that had been in progress between the Washington Nationals and the San Diego Padres was suspended as a result of the shooting.&nbsp;

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The shooting occurred in the sixth inning.

Meanwhile, in several shootings across the US, multiple people were killed and dozens injured. Gun violence was reported in Portland (Oregon), Houston (Philadelphia), Sacramento (California) and Washington, DC.

In Washington, DC, a six-year-old girl died in an attack late on Friday. In the incident, three men and two women were also injured, cops said.

Portland (Oregon) seems to have witnessed an unprecedented surge in gun violence and associated homicides in the past six months. On Saturday, the city saw around four shootings where two people were killed and seven injured, some critically.&nbsp;

Calling the rash of shootings, a 'pandemic', Mayor Ted Wheeler said he would push hard for more officers and resources for the Portland Police Bureau. The department lost 125 sworn officers last year and also faces news rounds of retiring officers in the coming months.&nbsp;

After the sound of gunfire filled the stadium, fans and players scrambled for cover at a professional baseball game in Washington on Saturday night. Several people had been shot outside, said the police.

After the sound of gunfire filled the stadium, fans and players scrambled for cover at a professional baseball game in Washington on Saturday night. Several people had been shot outside, said the police. It was not clear to fans initially if the shooting was inside the complex. The District of Columbia's Metropolitan Police Department had earlier said on Twitter that two people were shot outside of the ballpark. In a follow-up tweet, it said that "two additional victims associated with the incident walked into area hospitals for treatment of gunshot wounds." Media reports later said the number of people shot was revised down to three. The baseball game that had been in progress between the Washington Nationals and the San Diego Padres was suspended as a result of the shooting. Also read | Unprecedented spate in US shootings leave several dead, multiple injured The shooting occurred in the sixth inning. Meanwhile, in several shootings across the US, multiple people were killed and dozens injured. Gun violence was reported in Portland (Oregon), Houston (Philadelphia), Sacramento (California) and Washington, DC. In Washington, DC, a six-year-old girl died in an attack late on Friday. In the incident, three men and two women were also injured, cops said. Portland (Oregon) seems to have witnessed an unprecedented surge in gun violence and associated homicides in the past six months. On Saturday, the city saw around four shootings where two people were killed and seven injured, some critically. Calling the rash of shootings, a 'pandemic', Mayor Ted Wheeler said he would push hard for more officers and resources for the Portland Police Bureau. The department lost 125 sworn officers last year and also faces news rounds of retiring officers in the coming months.

Shooting outside Washington nationals stadium leaves fans scrambling

In several shootings across the US,&nbsp;multiple people were killed and dozens injured. Gun violence was reported in Portland (Oregon), Houston&nbsp;(Philadelphia), Sacramento&nbsp;(California)&nbsp;and Washington, DC.

In Washington, DC, a six-year-old girl died in an attack late on Friday. In the incident, three men and two women were also injured, cops said.

Portland (Oregon) seems to have witnessed an unprecedented surge in&nbsp;gun violence and associated homicides&nbsp;in the past six months.&nbsp;On Saturday,&nbsp;the city saw around four shootings where two people were killed and seven injured, some critically.&nbsp;

Calling the rash of&nbsp;shootings,&nbsp;a 'pandemic',&nbsp;Mayor Ted Wheeler&nbsp;said he would push hard for more officers and resources for the Portland Police Bureau. The department&nbsp;lost 125 sworn officers&nbsp;last&nbsp;year and&nbsp;also&nbsp;faces news rounds of retiring officers in coming months.&nbsp;

In the Old Sacramento tourist district in Sacramento, California,&nbsp;two men were killed and four others were hospitalised with injuries in Friday night's violence, officials said.

In Philadelphia, a 27-year-old man was killed in&nbsp;gunfire in the city's East Falls neighbourhood&nbsp;around 2 am on&nbsp;Saturday, according to NBC Philadelphia.

It was one of several incidents reported in the city from Friday night to Saturday morning, the news station reported. In an&nbsp;altercation between two men in the city’s Queen Village neighbourhood, one person died.

In Maryland,&nbsp;cops fatally shot a 21-year-old outside a McDonald's restaurant after an 'armed standoff’,&nbsp;a news release from&nbsp;the Montgomery County Police Department said.&nbsp;

Incident occurred on&nbsp;Friday night when police officers responded to a call about a customer who ordered food but was not moving through the drive-thru lane at the McDonald's in Gaithersburg.&nbsp;

After spotting&nbsp;handgun in man’s car,&nbsp;additional officers were called to secure the area and McDonald's staff was evacuated.&nbsp;

An 'armed standoff' ensued, where cops tried&nbsp;to negotiate&nbsp;with the driver for 30 minutes.&nbsp;"Circumstances that are still under investigation led to officers firing their weapons and the driver was&nbsp;shot,"&nbsp;the news release said.&nbsp;

Although&nbsp;officers&nbsp;tried to provide&nbsp;aid to the driver&nbsp;before being&nbsp;taken to a hospital, he was pronounced dead&nbsp;later, police said.

(With inputs from agencies)

In several shootings across the US, multiple people were killed and dozens injured. Gun violence was reported in Portland (Oregon), Houston (Philadelphia), Sacramento (California) and Washington, DC.

In several shootings across the US, multiple people were killed and dozens injured. Gun violence was reported in Portland (Oregon), Houston (Philadelphia), Sacramento (California) and Washington, DC. In Washington, DC, a six-year-old girl died in an attack late on Friday. In the incident, three men and two women were also injured, cops said. Portland (Oregon) seems to have witnessed an unprecedented surge in gun violence and associated homicides in the past six months. On Saturday, the city saw around four shootings where two people were killed and seven injured, some critically. Calling the rash of shootings, a 'pandemic', Mayor Ted Wheeler said he would push hard for more officers and resources for the Portland Police Bureau. The department lost 125 sworn officers last year and also faces news rounds of retiring officers in coming months. In the Old Sacramento tourist district in Sacramento, California, two men were killed and four others were hospitalised with injuries in Friday night's violence, officials said. In Philadelphia, a 27-year-old man was killed in gunfire in the city's East Falls neighbourhood around 2 am on Saturday, according to NBC Philadelphia. It was one of several incidents reported in the city from Friday night to Saturday morning, the news station reported. In an altercation between two men in the city’s Queen Village neighbourhood, one person died. In Maryland, cops fatally shot a 21-year-old outside a McDonald's restaurant after an 'armed standoff’, a news release from the Montgomery County Police Department said. Incident occurred on Friday night when police officers responded to a call about a customer who ordered food but was not moving through the drive-thru lane at the McDonald's in Gaithersburg. After spotting handgun in man’s car, additional officers were called to secure the area and McDonald's staff was evacuated. An 'armed standoff' ensued, where cops tried to negotiate with the driver for 30 minutes. "Circumstances that are still under investigation led to officers firing their weapons and the driver was shot," the news release said. Although officers tried to provide aid to the driver before being taken to a hospital, he was pronounced dead later, police said. (With inputs from agencies)

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A shooting in a popular nightlife district in downtown Austin, Texas, early Saturday left 14 people injured, with two of them in critical condition, police said.

Officers responded to a report of shots fired around 1:25 a.m. in a district known for drawing large crowds to its bars and restaurants.

Joseph Chacon, the interim chief of the Austin Police Department, said at a news briefing Saturday afternoon that the shooting appeared to have started as “some kind of disturbance between two parties.”

He said that there was no information to indicate the victims were intentionally targeted, and that most were “innocent bystanders.”

The police revised the number of victims to 14, from 13. The chief said it was possible there are still others who were hurt who have not sought medical help or reported their injuries to police.

The police said on Saturday afternoon that a suspect was in custody and a second suspect remained at large. The person in custody was not identified.

The police said in a statement that the victims had been wounded or injured, but the chief said all of them had been shot. Two victims were in critical condition and 12 were in stable condition, police said.

Chacon said that police officers used first aid gear they carry, such as chest seals and tourniquets, to provide lifesaving help and that responding officers had exhausted all of their supplies at the scene.

He said that the downtown area was filled with people at the time of the shooting and that the neighborhood was drawing pre-pandemic crowd sizes.

A shooting in a popular nightlife district in downtown Austin, Texas, early Saturday left 14 people injured, with two of them in critical condition, police said.

A shooting in a popular nightlife district in downtown Austin, Texas, early Saturday left 14 people injured, with two of them in critical condition, police said. Officers responded to a report of shots fired around 1:25 a.m. in a district known for drawing large crowds to its bars and restaurants. Joseph Chacon, the interim chief of the Austin Police Department, said at a news briefing Saturday afternoon that the shooting appeared to have started as “some kind of disturbance between two parties.” He said that there was no information to indicate the victims were intentionally targeted, and that most were “innocent bystanders.” The police revised the number of victims to 14, from 13. The chief said it was possible there are still others who were hurt who have not sought medical help or reported their injuries to police. The police said on Saturday afternoon that a suspect was in custody and a second suspect remained at large. The person in custody was not identified. The police said in a statement that the victims had been wounded or injured, but the chief said all of them had been shot. Two victims were in critical condition and 12 were in stable condition, police said. Chacon said that police officers used first aid gear they carry, such as chest seals and tourniquets, to provide lifesaving help and that responding officers had exhausted all of their supplies at the scene. He said that the downtown area was filled with people at the time of the shooting and that the neighborhood was drawing pre-pandemic crowd sizes.

14 people are hurt in shooting in downtown Austin, police say

Two people including a child were shot dead in a grocery store in Florida on Thursday, the latest in a series of shootings in the southern US state. The shooting -- in which the gunman also killed himself -- occurred in a Publix grocery store in Royal Palm Beach, 80 miles (130 kilometers) north of Miami, police said.

Two people including a child were shot dead in a grocery store in Florida on Thursday, the latest in a series of shootings in the southern US state. The shooting -- in which the gunman also killed himself -- occurred in a Publix grocery store in Royal Palm Beach, 80 miles (130 kilometers) north of Miami, police said. "Upon arrival deputies located three individuals deceased from gunshot wounds, one adult male, one adult female, and one child," the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said. "The shooter is one of the deceased." Also Read | Trump hints at comeback in major speech, calls on nations to cancel their China debt The shooter turned his gun on himself, Teri Barbera, spokeswoman for the sheriff's office, told AFP. This was the latest shooting in south Florida in recent days. On Sunday, three people were killed and five wounded at a graduation party in Miami. Two people were killed and at least 20 wounded a week earlier when three shooters fired "indiscriminately" into a crowd outside a concert in the Miami area, police said. Mass shootings have taken place across the United States this year in a surge of violence that President Joe Biden has branded an "epidemic."

Shooting in grocery store in Florida, two killed, including one child

The Islamic State group on Wednesday claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a compound housing workers from the HALO Trust de-mining group, after the Britain-based charity contradicted a government report and said the Taliban weren't to blame.

The SITE intelligence monitoring group cited an IS statement as claiming its fighters killed or wounded more than 60 "demining workers". So far, the official death toll is 10.

Masked gunmen killed 10 people working for the HALO Trust mine-clearing organisation in northern Afghanistan in an attack the government blamed on the Taliban Wednesday, but the Britain-based charity said the insurgents actually helped end the assault.

The raid happened late on Tuesday as dozens of deminers were relaxing at a HALO compound in Baghlan province, around 260 kilometres (160 miles) north of the capital Kabul after a day spent looking for ordnance in the area.

Baghlan has seen fierce fighting in recent months, with near-daily battles between the Taliban and government forces in several districts.

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A survivor of Tuesday's attack told AFP that five or six armed men scaled the compound walls and gathered everyone together before asking if there were any Hazara present.

Afghanistan's Shiite Hazara community is often targeted by jihadists from the Islamic State group, who consider them heretics. The SITE Monitoring website reported Wednesday that IS had claimed responsibility for the attack.

"Nobody responded," said the survivor, who asked not to be identified.

He told AFP the gunmen then asked the compound leader to identify himself, before shooting him dead.

"Then one of them said 'kill them all'," he said.

"As they opened fire, we all tried to escape. Some were killed and some, like me, were wounded."

'Taliban scared off the assailants'

Before the IS claim,&nbsp;Afghan&nbsp;Vice President Amrullah Saleh blamed the Taliban for the attack, saying in a tweet the insurgents wanted to "steal money and unexploded devices" from the HALO base.

But James Cowan, chief executive of HALO, told BBC radio that the insurgents actually helped end the assault that also left 16 workers wounded.

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Cowan said the attackers went "bed to bed, murdering in cold blood my staff".

"This is a horrific incident, the worst in the HALO Trust's history," he said.

The Taliban dismissed the government's accusation that they were behind the attack -- and Cowen also said the insurgents were not responsible.

"The Taliban have denied responsibility for this and indeed the local Talib group came to our aid and scared off the assailants," he said, adding his organisation was unaware who the attackers were.

The Taliban said they were not to blame.

"We condemn attacks on the defenseless &amp; view it as brutality," spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Twitter.

"We have normal relations with NGOs, our Mujahideen will never carry out such brutal acts."

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Violence has surged across the country since May 1 when the US military began its final troop withdrawal amid a deadlock in peace talks between the&nbsp;Afghan&nbsp;government and the Taliban.

In several districts where fighting has been intense in recent months, the insurgents have planted roadside bombs and mines to target government forces, but the explosives often kill and wound civilians.

Afghanistan was already one of the most heavily mined countries in the world, a legacy of decades of conflict.

The HALO Trust was founded in 1988 specifically to tackle ordnance left following the nearly 10-year Soviet occupation, and became a favourite cause of Britain's Princess Diana.

The organisation's website says it has an&nbsp;Afghan&nbsp;workforce of more than 2,600 and has removed landmines from nearly 80 percent of the country's recorded minefields and battlefields.

The United Nations Resident Humanitarian Coordinator for Afghanistan, Ramiz Alakbarov, condemned what he said was a "heinous attack" on HALO workers.

"It is repugnant that an organisation that works to clear landmines and other explosives and better the lives of vulnerable people could be targeted," he said in a statement.

On Wednesday, the Taliban claimed it had shot down an&nbsp;Afghan&nbsp;military helicopter in the province of Wardak near Kabul, but the defence ministry said the aircraft had crashed due to "technical reasons".

Three crew members were killed in the incident, the ministry said.

The Islamic State group on Wednesday claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a compound housing workers from the HALO Trust de-mining group, after the Britain-based charity contradicted a government report and said the Taliban weren't to blame.

The Islamic State group on Wednesday claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a compound housing workers from the HALO Trust de-mining group, after the Britain-based charity contradicted a government report and said the Taliban weren't to blame. The SITE intelligence monitoring group cited an IS statement as claiming its fighters killed or wounded more than 60 "demining workers". So far, the official death toll is 10. Masked gunmen killed 10 people working for the HALO Trust mine-clearing organisation in northern Afghanistan in an attack the government blamed on the Taliban Wednesday, but the Britain-based charity said the insurgents actually helped end the assault. The raid happened late on Tuesday as dozens of deminers were relaxing at a HALO compound in Baghlan province, around 260 kilometres (160 miles) north of the capital Kabul after a day spent looking for ordnance in the area. Baghlan has seen fierce fighting in recent months, with near-daily battles between the Taliban and government forces in several districts. Also read | Attack in Afghanistan kills 10 from charity that clears land mines A survivor of Tuesday's attack told AFP that five or six armed men scaled the compound walls and gathered everyone together before asking if there were any Hazara present. Afghanistan's Shiite Hazara community is often targeted by jihadists from the Islamic State group, who consider them heretics. The SITE Monitoring website reported Wednesday that IS had claimed responsibility for the attack. "Nobody responded," said the survivor, who asked not to be identified. He told AFP the gunmen then asked the compound leader to identify himself, before shooting him dead. "Then one of them said 'kill them all'," he said. "As they opened fire, we all tried to escape. Some were killed and some, like me, were wounded." 'Taliban scared off the assailants' Before the IS claim, Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh blamed the Taliban for the attack, saying in a tweet the insurgents wanted to "steal money and unexploded devices" from the HALO base. But James Cowan, chief executive of HALO, told BBC radio that the insurgents actually helped end the assault that also left 16 workers wounded. Also read | US pullout from Afghanistan half done, but questions remain Cowan said the attackers went "bed to bed, murdering in cold blood my staff". "This is a horrific incident, the worst in the HALO Trust's history," he said. The Taliban dismissed the government's accusation that they were behind the attack -- and Cowen also said the insurgents were not responsible. "The Taliban have denied responsibility for this and indeed the local Talib group came to our aid and scared off the assailants," he said, adding his organisation was unaware who the attackers were. The Taliban said they were not to blame. "We condemn attacks on the defenseless & view it as brutality," spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Twitter. "We have normal relations with NGOs, our Mujahideen will never carry out such brutal acts." Also read | US had constructive discussions with Pak on Afghanistan issue: Sullivan Violence has surged across the country since May 1 when the US military began its final troop withdrawal amid a deadlock in peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban. In several districts where fighting has been intense in recent months, the insurgents have planted roadside bombs and mines to target government forces, but the explosives often kill and wound civilians. Afghanistan was already one of the most heavily mined countries in the world, a legacy of decades of conflict. The HALO Trust was founded in 1988 specifically to tackle ordnance left following the nearly 10-year Soviet occupation, and became a favourite cause of Britain's Princess Diana. The organisation's website says it has an Afghan workforce of more than 2,600 and has removed landmines from nearly 80 percent of the country's recorded minefields and battlefields. The United Nations Resident Humanitarian Coordinator for Afghanistan, Ramiz Alakbarov, condemned what he said was a "heinous attack" on HALO workers. "It is repugnant that an organisation that works to clear landmines and other explosives and better the lives of vulnerable people could be targeted," he said in a statement. On Wednesday, the Taliban claimed it had shot down an Afghan military helicopter in the province of Wardak near Kabul, but the defence ministry said the aircraft had crashed due to "technical reasons". Three crew members were killed in the incident, the ministry said.

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on mine-clearing workers in Afghanistan: Monitoring group

Several people were killed in a shooting Monday outside Columbus, Ohio, according to local news media reports.

The shooting happened in West Jefferson, Ohio, a village of some 4,000 people about 20 miles west of the state’s capital city. Authorities told The Columbus Dispatch that they found the victims’ bodies inside and outside a duplex residence on the 100 block of Jackson Street.

Three bodies were found inside the apartment and there were additional bodies outside the home, television station WSYX reported. The police told the station that they received a 911 call from a passerby around 5:30 p.m.

The station cited information from the village’s police chief, Christopher Floyd, who did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday night. A dispatcher at the West Jefferson Police Department referred questions to the chief.

Officials did not immediately provide details on the total number of victims, their names or information on any possible suspects.

Officers from Ohio’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation were helping to process the crime scene at the request of local police, Steve Irwin, a spokesperson for the state attorney general’s office, said in an email Monday night.

Irwin said he could not provide additional details about the shooting because the West Jefferson Police Department was leading the investigation.

Floyd said that the shooting took place on a dead-end street, which led him to believe that the victims had been targeted, WSYX reported.

“We don’t know whether it’s a robbery, a target, we don’t know at this point,” Floyd told the station. “Something brought somebody to a dead-end street.”

Several people were killed in a shooting Monday outside Columbus, Ohio, according to local news media reports. The shooting happened in West Jefferson, Ohio, a village of some 4,000 people about 20 miles west of the state’s capital city.

Several people were killed in a shooting Monday outside Columbus, Ohio, according to local news media reports. The shooting happened in West Jefferson, Ohio, a village of some 4,000 people about 20 miles west of the state’s capital city. Authorities told The Columbus Dispatch that they found the victims’ bodies inside and outside a duplex residence on the 100 block of Jackson Street. Three bodies were found inside the apartment and there were additional bodies outside the home, television station WSYX reported. The police told the station that they received a 911 call from a passerby around 5:30 p.m. The station cited information from the village’s police chief, Christopher Floyd, who did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday night. A dispatcher at the West Jefferson Police Department referred questions to the chief. Officials did not immediately provide details on the total number of victims, their names or information on any possible suspects. Officers from Ohio’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation were helping to process the crime scene at the request of local police, Steve Irwin, a spokesperson for the state attorney general’s office, said in an email Monday night. Irwin said he could not provide additional details about the shooting because the West Jefferson Police Department was leading the investigation. Floyd said that the shooting took place on a dead-end street, which led him to believe that the victims had been targeted, WSYX reported. “We don’t know whether it’s a robbery, a target, we don’t know at this point,” Floyd told the station. “Something brought somebody to a dead-end street.”

Several killed in a shooting outside Columbus, Ohio

A deadly weekend of mass shootings in the US ended with 9 incidents- claiming 15 lives. The spate of attacks has triggered the debate on gun rights and the relevance of the Second Amendment. Palki Sharma tells you how gun lobbies still hold sway over US leaders.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ordered a review of gun control legislation following a deadly shooting at a high school in the central city of Kazan, the Kremlin said.

"The president gave an order to urgently work out a new provision concerning the types of weapons that can be in civilian hands, taking into account the weapon" used in the attack, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. 
 
Gravitas: Russia school shooting

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Earlier in the day, A gunman attacked a school in the Russian city of Kazan, sending students running out of the building as smoke poured from its windows. At least nine people were killed — seven eighth-grade students, a teacher and another school worker — and 21 others were hospitalized, Russian officials said.

Footage released by Russian media outlets showed students dressed in black and white running out of the building. Another video depicted shattered windows, billowing smoke and sounds resembling gunshots in the background. Dozens of ambulances lined up at the school's entrance after the attack and police fenced off access to the building.

Russian media said while some students were able to escape, others were trapped inside during the ordeal. All students were eventually evacuated to nearby daycare centres and collected by their families.

Officials said the attacker has been arrested and police opened a criminal investigation into the shooting. Authorities immediately put additional security measures into place in all schools in Kazan, a city 700 kilometres (430 miles) east of Moscow.

Rustam Minnikhanov, Governor of the Tatarstan republic where Kazan is the capital, said four boys and three girls, all eighth-grade students, died, as well as a teacher and another school worker.

“The terrorist has been arrested, (he is) 19 years old. A firearm is registered in his name. Other accomplices haven’t been established, an investigation is underway,” Minnikhanov said after visiting the school.

According to Tatarstan health officials, 21 people were hospitalized with wounds after the attack, including 18 children, six of whom were in “severely grave condition.”

Authorities announced a day of mourning on Wednesday to honour the victims of the shooting and cancelled all lessons in Kazan schools.

While school shootings are relatively rare in Russia, there have been several violent attacks on schools in recent years, mostly by students. In response to Tuesday's attack, authorities in several Russian regions ordered sweeping security inspections at schools.

Russian media said the shooter was a former student of the school who reportedly called himself “a god” on his account on the messaging app Telegram and promised to “kill a large amount of biomass” on the morning of the shooting. The account was blocked by Telegram after the attack, the independent news outlet Meduza said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ordered a review of gun control legislation following a deadly shooting at a high school in the central city of Kazan, the Kremlin said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ordered a review of gun control legislation following a deadly shooting at a high school in the central city of Kazan, the Kremlin said. "The president gave an order to urgently work out a new provision concerning the types of weapons that can be in civilian hands, taking into account the weapon" used in the attack, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. Gravitas: Russia school shooting Earlier in the day, A gunman attacked a school in the Russian city of Kazan, sending students running out of the building as smoke poured from its windows. At least nine people were killed — seven eighth-grade students, a teacher and another school worker — and 21 others were hospitalized, Russian officials said. Footage released by Russian media outlets showed students dressed in black and white running out of the building. Another video depicted shattered windows, billowing smoke and sounds resembling gunshots in the background. Dozens of ambulances lined up at the school's entrance after the attack and police fenced off access to the building. Russian media said while some students were able to escape, others were trapped inside during the ordeal. All students were eventually evacuated to nearby daycare centres and collected by their families. Officials said the attacker has been arrested and police opened a criminal investigation into the shooting. Authorities immediately put additional security measures into place in all schools in Kazan, a city 700 kilometres (430 miles) east of Moscow. Rustam Minnikhanov, Governor of the Tatarstan republic where Kazan is the capital, said four boys and three girls, all eighth-grade students, died, as well as a teacher and another school worker. “The terrorist has been arrested, (he is) 19 years old. A firearm is registered in his name. Other accomplices haven’t been established, an investigation is underway,” Minnikhanov said after visiting the school. According to Tatarstan health officials, 21 people were hospitalized with wounds after the attack, including 18 children, six of whom were in “severely grave condition.” Authorities announced a day of mourning on Wednesday to honour the victims of the shooting and cancelled all lessons in Kazan schools. While school shootings are relatively rare in Russia, there have been several violent attacks on schools in recent years, mostly by students. In response to Tuesday's attack, authorities in several Russian regions ordered sweeping security inspections at schools. Russian media said the shooter was a former student of the school who reportedly called himself “a god” on his account on the messaging app Telegram and promised to “kill a large amount of biomass” on the morning of the shooting. The account was blocked by Telegram after the attack, the independent news outlet Meduza said. (With inputs from agencies)

Putin orders gun control review as school shooting in Russia kills 7 children, 2 staff members

At least 7 children and a teacher have died after a terrorist stormed a school in Russia's Kazan. The terrorist was 19 years old and a former student of the same school. Palki Sharma brings you a report

Gravitas: Russia school shooting

Seven students and a teacher have been shot dead and 16 people have been injured in a shooting at a high school in the central Russian city of Kazan. According to preliminary information two unidentified people opened fire at in a school at southwest Russia.

At least 8 dead in Russian high school shooting, 16 injured

Eight students and a teacher have been shot dead and 10 people have been injured in a shooting at a high school in the central Russian city of Kazan. According to preliminary information two unidentified people opened fire at in a school at southwest Russia.

At least 9 dead in Russian high school shooting, Putin orders review of gun control laws

At least 11 people have been killed and many more wounded after one or more gunmen opened fire in a school in the Russian city of Kazan, the RIA news agency reported on Tuesday, citing the emergency services ministry.&nbsp;

Two children could be seen leaping from the third floor of the four-storey&nbsp;School Number 175 as gunshots sounded, in a video filmed by an onlooker that was circulated by RIA.&nbsp;

Some Russian news agencies reporting two teenage gunmen were involved and others said a sole shooter took part.&nbsp;&nbsp;

RIA said one 19-year-old gunman had been detained and that an explosion had been heard at the school. Footage posted on social media showed a young man being pinned to the ground outside the school building by a police officer.&nbsp;

Footage also showed emergency service vehicles parked outside the school, with people running towards the building.&nbsp;

It was not clear whether any other shooters remained at large. Nor was it immediately clear what the motive for the attack was.&nbsp;&nbsp;

School shootings are rare in Russia. One of the last major shootings of its kind took place in Russian-annexed Crimea in 2018 when a student at a college killed 19 before turning his gun on himself.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kazan is the capital of the Muslim-majority region of Tatarstan and located around 450 miles (725 km) east of Moscow.&nbsp;

At least 11 people have been killed and many more wounded after one or more gunmen opened fire in a school in the Russian city of Kazan, the RIA news agency reported on Tuesday, citing the emergency services ministry.

At least 11 people have been killed and many more wounded after one or more gunmen opened fire in a school in the Russian city of Kazan, the RIA news agency reported on Tuesday, citing the emergency services ministry. Two children could be seen leaping from the third floor of the four-storey School Number 175 as gunshots sounded, in a video filmed by an onlooker that was circulated by RIA. Some Russian news agencies reporting two teenage gunmen were involved and others said a sole shooter took part. RIA said one 19-year-old gunman had been detained and that an explosion had been heard at the school. Footage posted on social media showed a young man being pinned to the ground outside the school building by a police officer. Footage also showed emergency service vehicles parked outside the school, with people running towards the building. It was not clear whether any other shooters remained at large. Nor was it immediately clear what the motive for the attack was. School shootings are rare in Russia. One of the last major shootings of its kind took place in Russian-annexed Crimea in 2018 when a student at a college killed 19 before turning his gun on himself. Kazan is the capital of the Muslim-majority region of Tatarstan and located around 450 miles (725 km) east of Moscow.

Eleven killed, many wounded in Russian school shooting: Reports

A shooting took place in New York’s famous and busiest Times Square, injuring a four-year-old girl and two women.

The shooting took place a little before 5 pm (local time) at the intersection of 7th Avenue and 44th Street, an NYPD spokesperson told AFP.

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During the shooting, a four-year-old was hit in the leg while she was in her stroller and toy shopping with her family. Another 46-year-old woman was hit in the foot and a 23-year-old girl from Rhode Islands, who was touring the city, was hit in the leg.

The injured were hospitalised in Manhattan and are currently out of danger, informed New York police commissioner Dermot Shea.

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As per the officials, three bystanders — who did not know each other — got into an argument and at least one of them fired. However, no arrests have been made yet but the local police is appealing witnesses to come forward with any information.

The local police have also released surveillance camera footage of a wanted man from the incident.

This incident has come as yet another reminder of the country's increasing crime rate and gun violence. While crime, in general, has increased by nearly 30 per cent in the last year, US President, Joe Biden, is aiming to toughen the regulations against ownership of guns to control the alarming increase in such cases.

A shooting took place in New York’s famous and busiest Times Square, injuring a four-year-old girl and two women. The shooting took place a little before 5 pm (local time) at the intersection of 7th Avenue and 44th Street, an NYPD spokesperson told AFP.

A shooting took place in New York’s famous and busiest Times Square, injuring a four-year-old girl and two women. The shooting took place a little before 5 pm (local time) at the intersection of 7th Avenue and 44th Street, an NYPD spokesperson told AFP. Also read | Biden enforces stricter rules against 'ghost guns' in US During the shooting, a four-year-old was hit in the leg while she was in her stroller and toy shopping with her family. Another 46-year-old woman was hit in the foot and a 23-year-old girl from Rhode Islands, who was touring the city, was hit in the leg. The injured were hospitalised in Manhattan and are currently out of danger, informed New York police commissioner Dermot Shea. Watch | As per the officials, three bystanders — who did not know each other — got into an argument and at least one of them fired. However, no arrests have been made yet but the local police is appealing witnesses to come forward with any information. The local police have also released surveillance camera footage of a wanted man from the incident. This incident has come as yet another reminder of the country's increasing crime rate and gun violence. While crime, in general, has increased by nearly 30 per cent in the last year, US President, Joe Biden, is aiming to toughen the regulations against ownership of guns to control the alarming increase in such cases.

Shooting at New York Times Square injures 3, including a child

Two police officers were killed in Boone,&nbsp;North&nbsp;Carolina&nbsp;in a shooting incident that left five people dead, including the shooter, after a 13-hour standoff, police said Thursday.

US police, who are under scrutiny over the deaths of citizens in police shootings or during arrests, say they increasingly face high risks because of the spread of firearms across the country.

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The Watauga County Sheriff's Department said the two officers, Logan Fox and Chris Ward, were killed Wednesday after visiting a resident to check on the occupants after one had not shown up for work and did not answer phone calls.

The officers were shot after entering the residence, Fox dying on the scene while Ward was evacuated to hospital where he died, the department said in a statement.

Law enforcement agencies rushed to the scene after the two officers were shot and the shooter barricaded himself in the home.

"The individual suspected of killing the two officers is also suspected of killing two civilians in the residence," the statement said.

County Sheriff Len Hagaman separately told local media that the shooter was dead.

Unconfirmed news reports said the two killed in the home were the shooter's mother and stepfather.

“This is an incredibly tragic situation and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved as well as their families and our community,” Hagaman said in the statement.

Two police officers were killed in Boone, North Carolina in a shooting incident that left five people dead, including the shooter, after a 13-hour standoff, police said Thursday.

Two police officers were killed in Boone, North Carolina in a shooting incident that left five people dead, including the shooter, after a 13-hour standoff, police said Thursday. US police, who are under scrutiny over the deaths of citizens in police shootings or during arrests, say they increasingly face high risks because of the spread of firearms across the country. Also read | One verdict, then six police killings across America in 24 hours The Watauga County Sheriff's Department said the two officers, Logan Fox and Chris Ward, were killed Wednesday after visiting a resident to check on the occupants after one had not shown up for work and did not answer phone calls. The officers were shot after entering the residence, Fox dying on the scene while Ward was evacuated to hospital where he died, the department said in a statement. Law enforcement agencies rushed to the scene after the two officers were shot and the shooter barricaded himself in the home. "The individual suspected of killing the two officers is also suspected of killing two civilians in the residence," the statement said. County Sheriff Len Hagaman separately told local media that the shooter was dead. Unconfirmed news reports said the two killed in the home were the shooter's mother and stepfather. “This is an incredibly tragic situation and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved as well as their families and our community,” Hagaman said in the statement.

Two police officers killed in US shooting

French Prime Minister Jean Castex paid tribute in a nationally televised ceremony on Friday to an administrative police worker stabbed to death last week at a police station, saying she was victim of "Islamist terrorism".

The killing of Stephanie Monferme, a 49-year-old mother of three, by a Tunisian national who was then shot dead by police was the latest in a string of Islamist-inspired attacks on French soil in recent years.

France faces a presidential election next year where issues such as militant Islam, immigration and violent crime are expected to dominate the agenda.

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"Stephanie was murdered because she represented the French police and the authority of the state. She was murdered because she served France," Castex told a ceremony attended by top government and police officials.

"Islamist terrorism has declared war on us but it is a war led by cowards. Only a coward could attack a woman who, because of her job, did not carry a weapon," he said.

Castex ended the ceremony by posthumously awarding Monferme France's highest medal, the Chevalier de La Legion d'Honneur. A minute of silence was followed by the Marseillaise national anthem.

On Wednesday, draft legislation was submitted to President Emmanuel Macron's government to strengthen counter-terrorism laws by permitting the use of algorithms to detect activity on jihadist and other extremist websites.

The official investigation had shown that Stephanie Monferme's assailant had watched religious videos glorifying acts of jihad just before carrying out his attack on the police worker in the Paris commuter town of Rambouillet.

French Prime Minister Jean Castex paid tribute in a nationally televised ceremony on Friday to an administrative police worker stabbed to death last week at a police station, saying she was victim of "Islamist terrorism".

French Prime Minister Jean Castex paid tribute in a nationally televised ceremony on Friday to an administrative police worker stabbed to death last week at a police station, saying she was victim of "Islamist terrorism". The killing of Stephanie Monferme, a 49-year-old mother of three, by a Tunisian national who was then shot dead by police was the latest in a string of Islamist-inspired attacks on French soil in recent years. France faces a presidential election next year where issues such as militant Islam, immigration and violent crime are expected to dominate the agenda. Also read | France reports first cases of coronavirus variant first detected in India "Stephanie was murdered because she represented the French police and the authority of the state. She was murdered because she served France," Castex told a ceremony attended by top government and police officials. "Islamist terrorism has declared war on us but it is a war led by cowards. Only a coward could attack a woman who, because of her job, did not carry a weapon," he said. Castex ended the ceremony by posthumously awarding Monferme France's highest medal, the Chevalier de La Legion d'Honneur. A minute of silence was followed by the Marseillaise national anthem. On Wednesday, draft legislation was submitted to President Emmanuel Macron's government to strengthen counter-terrorism laws by permitting the use of algorithms to detect activity on jihadist and other extremist websites. The official investigation had shown that Stephanie Monferme's assailant had watched religious videos glorifying acts of jihad just before carrying out his attack on the police worker in the Paris commuter town of Rambouillet.

France pays tribute to woman police worker stabbed to death in Islamist-inspired attack

Los Angeles police officer shot a man who was wearing body Armour after he backed his vehicle into a police car and confronted the officers. The man was then struck by gunfire and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Los Angeles police shot man wearing body Armour after confrontation

Five people were hospitalized after being shot and injured in Shreveport, Louisiana, CBS-affiliated television station KSLA reported late on Sunday (April 18), the third multiple shooting reported in the United States with 24 hours.

In a briefing to local news outlets, police said they were in the first stages of investigating the incident without confirming the number of people admitted to hospital nor their condition.

One victim was shot in the head, while another suffered multiple gunshot wounds, according to local online news site Love Shreveport-Bossier.

Sunday's incidents came with the United States already on edge over a surge in shootings in recent weeks. A gunman killed eight workers and himself at an Indianapolis FedEx center on Thursday (April 15) night, with at least seven deadly mass shootings reported in the United States over the past month.

In Shreveport, located in northwest Louisiana, multiple police units were dispatched to the scene of the incident, which took place around 9 p.m. local time (0200GMT) on Sunday on Hearne Avenue, according to the KSLA report. Victims were taken to Ochsners LSU Health and other local hospitals, the report added.

Reuters was not immediately able to contact local police. The Shreveport mayor's office didn't immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment.

Earlier on Sunday, three people died at an apartment complex in Austin, Texas and authorities were hunting for a former deputy sheriff wanted in connection with the fatal shooting. Separately, three people were killed and two wounded in a shooting at a bar in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, in the early hours of Sunday.

The spate of shootings has increased public pressure to tighten gun regulations. Most Americans support tougher gun laws, according to Reuters/Ipsos polling, but Washington has done little to address the problem in recent years.

Five people were hospitalized after being shot and injured in Shreveport, Louisiana, CBS-affiliated television station KSLA reported late on Sunday (April 18), the third multiple shooting reported in the United States with 24 hours.

Five people were hospitalized after being shot and injured in Shreveport, Louisiana, CBS-affiliated television station KSLA reported late on Sunday (April 18), the third multiple shooting reported in the United States with 24 hours. In a briefing to local news outlets, police said they were in the first stages of investigating the incident without confirming the number of people admitted to hospital nor their condition. One victim was shot in the head, while another suffered multiple gunshot wounds, according to local online news site Love Shreveport-Bossier. Sunday's incidents came with the United States already on edge over a surge in shootings in recent weeks. A gunman killed eight workers and himself at an Indianapolis FedEx center on Thursday (April 15) night, with at least seven deadly mass shootings reported in the United States over the past month. In Shreveport, located in northwest Louisiana, multiple police units were dispatched to the scene of the incident, which took place around 9 p.m. local time (0200GMT) on Sunday on Hearne Avenue, according to the KSLA report. Victims were taken to Ochsners LSU Health and other local hospitals, the report added. Reuters was not immediately able to contact local police. The Shreveport mayor's office didn't immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment. Earlier on Sunday, three people died at an apartment complex in Austin, Texas and authorities were hunting for a former deputy sheriff wanted in connection with the fatal shooting. Separately, three people were killed and two wounded in a shooting at a bar in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, in the early hours of Sunday. The spate of shootings has increased public pressure to tighten gun regulations. Most Americans support tougher gun laws, according to Reuters/Ipsos polling, but Washington has done little to address the problem in recent years.

Five injured in Louisiana shooting; 3rd US multiple shooting in one day

At least three people have been killed and two others injured in a shooting in Wisconsin's Kenosha County, US.

US has seen 45 mass shootings in 30 days

Among eight people who were killed at a shooting in FedEx facility in Indianapolis on Thursday included four people belonging to the Sikh community. The three women and one men were identified by a community leader&nbsp;on Friday.

"Out of eight, four are Sikh community members," Gurinder Singh Khalsa said. He claims to be the leader of the local Sikh community and told Reuters that he had spoken to the families of those who had died.

Additionally, Khalsa said that the FedEx facility in question, situated near the city’s international airport provided employment to older members of the Sikh community who did not speak English very well. Even then, Indianapolis police have not confirmed the identities of the victims so far.

Komal Chohan, a law student told Reuters on Twitter that her grandmother Amarjeet Kaur Johal was among the eight victims. She added how many of her relatives who worked at the facility were traumatised.

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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson Genae Cook said that when officers arrived at the FedEx facility, they found an "active shooter incident”.

"This is a tragedy, but we will come through it with flying colours," Cook said through tears during a news conference early Friday.

Police believe the shooter has died by suicide. Cook said officials do not believe there is an active threat to the community. FedEx released a statement early Friday saying it is cooperating with authorities and working to get more information.

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“We are aware of the tragic shooting at our FedEx Ground facility near the Indianapolis airport. Safety is our top priority, and our thoughts are with all those who are affected,” the statement said.

A Reuters estimate claims that over 500,00 Sikhs live in the United States.

(With inputs from agencies)

Among eight people who were killed at a shooting in FedEx facility in Indianapolis on Thursday included four people belonging to the Sikh community. The three women and one men were identified by a community leader on Friday.

Among eight people who were killed at a shooting in FedEx facility in Indianapolis on Thursday included four people belonging to the Sikh community. The three women and one men were identified by a community leader on Friday. "Out of eight, four are Sikh community members," Gurinder Singh Khalsa said. He claims to be the leader of the local Sikh community and told Reuters that he had spoken to the families of those who had died. Additionally, Khalsa said that the FedEx facility in question, situated near the city’s international airport provided employment to older members of the Sikh community who did not speak English very well. Even then, Indianapolis police have not confirmed the identities of the victims so far. Komal Chohan, a law student told Reuters on Twitter that her grandmother Amarjeet Kaur Johal was among the eight victims. She added how many of her relatives who worked at the facility were traumatised. Also read: Indianapolis shooting: 8 people killed at FedEx facility, suspect also dead Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson Genae Cook said that when officers arrived at the FedEx facility, they found an "active shooter incident”. "This is a tragedy, but we will come through it with flying colours," Cook said through tears during a news conference early Friday. Police believe the shooter has died by suicide. Cook said officials do not believe there is an active threat to the community. FedEx released a statement early Friday saying it is cooperating with authorities and working to get more information. Also read: Multiple people shot at Indianapolis FedEx facility; shooter takes own life “We are aware of the tragic shooting at our FedEx Ground facility near the Indianapolis airport. Safety is our top priority, and our thoughts are with all those who are affected,” the statement said. A Reuters estimate claims that over 500,00 Sikhs live in the United States. (With inputs from agencies)

Four Sikhs among eight victims of FedEx facility shooting in Indianapolis: Report

Hundreds of people marched through the Logan Square neighborhood in Chicago on Friday evening, calling for overhauls to the city’s police department after the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo by a police officer in March.

Holding signs reading “Justicia Para Adam” and “We are Adam, defund the police,” a large crowd listened as speakers denounced the Chicago Police Department and Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

Adam was shot and killed by a police officer, Eric E. Stillman, 34, in the early hours of March 29. In video of the shooting, released Thursday by an independent city agency that investigates police conduct, Adam is chased down an alley by a white police officer, who orders him to stop and show his hands. An analysis of the video, slowing down events that took place in the space of a second, shows the boy then appearing to toss a handgun nearby and raising his hands in the air, just before the officer shoots him in the chest.

Jasmin Cardenas, who attended the march with her two small children, cried as she stood holding a sign supporting Adam and his family. She lives in Little Village, the predominantly Latino neighborhood where Adam was killed, and runs an after-school arts program that once worked with children at Gary Elementary, where Adam was a student.

The neighborhood is sorely lacking in services for children and teenagers, she said, and needs nurses in the schools and more art programs to keep young people busy.

“I’m just in shock at how many of us made mistakes and we’re still here,” Cardenas said. “He did all the right things. He put his hands up, and he still got shot.”

With renewed national attention on police conduct amid the Derek Chauvin trial in Minneapolis, demonstrations also took place beyond Chicago on Friday night.

In the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, protests continued in front of that city’s police department for a sixth straight night following an officer’s fatal shooting of a 20-year-old motorist, Daunte Wright.

Protesters occasionally threw bottles of water and pushed up against a fence in front of the Police Department. Police fired a volley of pepper spray, rubber bullets and grenades that made a loud bang into the crowd, injuring several people and briefly setting the umbrella that one protester had used to block pepper spray on fire. There was no curfew Friday, but police declared the assembly unlawful before running at the crowd just after 10 p.m., making dozens of arrests.

In Chicago, speakers addressed a crowd in a large neighborhood park at the beginning of the rally, calling for defunding of the police and for measures like rent control to be enacted. At the mention of Lightfoot by one of the speakers, the crowd booed loudly.

“Our goal is to not let people forget and keep being active,” said Maximo Rodriguez, who said he had been involved in social justice causes since 1985, when he was a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. “The problem isn’t us, it’s the police. Whenever they’re around, there’s a chance for violence.”

Evelene Certa, 13, of suburban Berwyn, has been going to protests with her family her entire life, she said. “This one, it’s a kid my age,” she said, before pausing to gather herself. “It could’ve happened to me. It really changes my point of view.”

Hundreds of people marched through the Logan Square neighborhood in Chicago on Friday evening, calling for overhauls to the city’s police department after the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo by a police officer in March.

Hundreds of people marched through the Logan Square neighborhood in Chicago on Friday evening, calling for overhauls to the city’s police department after the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo by a police officer in March. Holding signs reading “Justicia Para Adam” and “We are Adam, defund the police,” a large crowd listened as speakers denounced the Chicago Police Department and Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Adam was shot and killed by a police officer, Eric E. Stillman, 34, in the early hours of March 29. In video of the shooting, released Thursday by an independent city agency that investigates police conduct, Adam is chased down an alley by a white police officer, who orders him to stop and show his hands. An analysis of the video, slowing down events that took place in the space of a second, shows the boy then appearing to toss a handgun nearby and raising his hands in the air, just before the officer shoots him in the chest. Jasmin Cardenas, who attended the march with her two small children, cried as she stood holding a sign supporting Adam and his family. She lives in Little Village, the predominantly Latino neighborhood where Adam was killed, and runs an after-school arts program that once worked with children at Gary Elementary, where Adam was a student. The neighborhood is sorely lacking in services for children and teenagers, she said, and needs nurses in the schools and more art programs to keep young people busy. “I’m just in shock at how many of us made mistakes and we’re still here,” Cardenas said. “He did all the right things. He put his hands up, and he still got shot.” With renewed national attention on police conduct amid the Derek Chauvin trial in Minneapolis, demonstrations also took place beyond Chicago on Friday night. In the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, protests continued in front of that city’s police department for a sixth straight night following an officer’s fatal shooting of a 20-year-old motorist, Daunte Wright. Protesters occasionally threw bottles of water and pushed up against a fence in front of the Police Department. Police fired a volley of pepper spray, rubber bullets and grenades that made a loud bang into the crowd, injuring several people and briefly setting the umbrella that one protester had used to block pepper spray on fire. There was no curfew Friday, but police declared the assembly unlawful before running at the crowd just after 10 p.m., making dozens of arrests. In Chicago, speakers addressed a crowd in a large neighborhood park at the beginning of the rally, calling for defunding of the police and for measures like rent control to be enacted. At the mention of Lightfoot by one of the speakers, the crowd booed loudly. “Our goal is to not let people forget and keep being active,” said Maximo Rodriguez, who said he had been involved in social justice causes since 1985, when he was a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. “The problem isn’t us, it’s the police. Whenever they’re around, there’s a chance for violence.” Evelene Certa, 13, of suburban Berwyn, has been going to protests with her family her entire life, she said. “This one, it’s a kid my age,” she said, before pausing to gather herself. “It could’ve happened to me. It really changes my point of view.”

Hundreds march in Chicago, protesting police shooting of Adam Toledo, 13

Police shooting of Black man sparks fresh protests in US

A person fatally shot two people on Saturday, prompting customers and staff of a gun store to open fire on the shooter in a New Orleans suburb of the US. The shooter also later died.

The shooting happened around 2:50 pm at the Jefferson Gun Outlet in the suburb of Metairie, according to a release from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.

Metairie is&nbsp;a major suburb of New Orleans, about five miles (eight kilometers) west of the city's iconic French Quarter, in the neighboring jurisdiction of Jefferson Parish. None of the dead or wounded were immediately identified.

An investigation is underway as authorities seek to determine exactly what happened.

(with inputs)

A person fatally shot two people on Saturday, prompting customers and staff of a gun store to open fire on the shooter in a New Orleans suburb of the US. The shooter also later died.

A person fatally shot two people on Saturday, prompting customers and staff of a gun store to open fire on the shooter in a New Orleans suburb of the US. The shooter also later died. The shooting happened around 2:50 pm at the Jefferson Gun Outlet in the suburb of Metairie, according to a release from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. Metairie is a major suburb of New Orleans, about five miles (eight kilometers) west of the city's iconic French Quarter, in the neighboring jurisdiction of Jefferson Parish. None of the dead or wounded were immediately identified. An investigation is underway as authorities seek to determine exactly what happened. (with inputs)

Three dead in shooting in a New Orleans suburb in US

Three people were killed and two others were hurt after a shooting at a gun store in a suburb of New Orleans on Saturday (February 20).

Three dead, two hurt in gun shot shooting near New Orleans

Four people were injured in a shooting in&nbsp;Berlin in the early hours of Saturday.

A police spokeswoman said several people were injured in an altercation in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin on Saturday night, during which shots were fired. They were taken to a hospital.

Four of the people involved were taken to hospital "among others with gunshot wounds", he added.

The Berlin fire service said earlier on Twitter that three people were seriously injured in the shooting.

Four people were injured in a shooting in Berlin in the early hours of Saturday. A police spokeswoman said several people were injured in an altercation in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin on Saturday night, during which shots were fired.

Four people were injured in a shooting in Berlin in the early hours of Saturday. A police spokeswoman said several people were injured in an altercation in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin on Saturday night, during which shots were fired. They were taken to a hospital. Four of the people involved were taken to hospital "among others with gunshot wounds", he added. The Berlin fire service said earlier on Twitter that three people were seriously injured in the shooting.

Four injured in shooting in Berlin

If you have 12 minutes to spare, please watch this animated short film on Netflix called 'If Anything Happens I Love You'. Based on the grief and pain of parents who lost their daughter in a school shooting in the United States, it could be described as storytelling at its best. The film is written and directed by Michael Govier and Will McCormack.

It opens to a dining room scene of a mother and father sitting on opposite ends of the table. With no eye contact and nothing left to say, they just sit quietly and eat. The only sound you can hear in the room is that of the cutlery and nothing but pin-drop silence. The couple's agony, misery and&nbsp;loneliness are shown through the colours of black and white, which gives volume and depth to their story. In their subconscious mind, which are shown in the form of black shadows, the two fight, argue and raise their voices at each other. But in reality, try to deal with the pain in their own ways.

The entire short film is in black and white except for the things that belong to the daughter. For instance, the mark on the wall from when the daughter was playing football, the t-shirt which comes out of the washing machine and the flag of America on her school wall. Reminding us that the only colours the parents have&nbsp;left in their lives are the memories of their daughter. This is a silent film, with not even a single dialogue throughout the course of 12 minutes. But, as they say, silence speaks louder than words. Here, a flood of emotions hit you from the very first scene till the last one.

After showing what the lives of the parents have become after the horrific tragedy, it flashes back to that dreadful day when they were dropping their daughter to school. We don't get to see any visuals of the shooting, but just hear the noise of gunshots and children screaming. That's when the daughter messages her parents- 'If anything happens I love you'.

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The film has been successful in delivering such a powerful impact in a short duration.&nbsp;It gets you to think about the grief of numerous parents who have lost a loved one to the terror of school shootings. With nothing to say, but heaps of emotions to feel, this short film will definitely leave you with plenty of tears.

If you have 12 minutes to spare, please watch this animated short film on Netflix called 'If Anything Happens I Love You'. Based on the grief and pain of parents who lost their daughter in a school shooting in the United States, it could be described as storytelling at its best.

If you have 12 minutes to spare, please watch this animated short film on Netflix called 'If Anything Happens I Love You'. Based on the grief and pain of parents who lost their daughter in a school shooting in the United States, it could be described as storytelling at its best. The film is written and directed by Michael Govier and Will McCormack. It opens to a dining room scene of a mother and father sitting on opposite ends of the table. With no eye contact and nothing left to say, they just sit quietly and eat. The only sound you can hear in the room is that of the cutlery and nothing but pin-drop silence. The couple's agony, misery and loneliness are shown through the colours of black and white, which gives volume and depth to their story. In their subconscious mind, which are shown in the form of black shadows, the two fight, argue and raise their voices at each other. But in reality, try to deal with the pain in their own ways. The entire short film is in black and white except for the things that belong to the daughter. For instance, the mark on the wall from when the daughter was playing football, the t-shirt which comes out of the washing machine and the flag of America on her school wall. Reminding us that the only colours the parents have left in their lives are the memories of their daughter. This is a silent film, with not even a single dialogue throughout the course of 12 minutes. But, as they say, silence speaks louder than words. Here, a flood of emotions hit you from the very first scene till the last one. After showing what the lives of the parents have become after the horrific tragedy, it flashes back to that dreadful day when they were dropping their daughter to school. We don't get to see any visuals of the shooting, but just hear the noise of gunshots and children screaming. That's when the daughter messages her parents- 'If anything happens I love you'. The film has been successful in delivering such a powerful impact in a short duration. It gets you to think about the grief of numerous parents who have lost a loved one to the terror of school shootings. With nothing to say, but heaps of emotions to feel, this short film will definitely leave you with plenty of tears.

'If Anything Happens I Love You' review: Nothing to say, but heaps of emotions to feel

On Friday afternoon, a shooter opened fire in a shopping mall in the US, injuring several people,&nbsp;Milwaukee County Sheriff's office reported.

As of now, no deaths have been reported from the shooting, but nearly eight people have been injured till now, as per local media reports.

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The shooting took place at the famous Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. The FBI and the&nbsp;Milwaukee County Sheriff's office took to Twitter to inform residents about the "active" shooting.

Wauwatosa Police Department urged people to stay indoors and come forward with any information that can help the police in finding the shooter. "Law enforcement personnel continue to safely clear Mayfair Mall and are assisting those inside with safe exit. We ask the community to remain patient as we secure the scene and gather info related to the suspect," the police department tweeted.

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As of now, very little is known about the shooter. "Preliminary statements from witnesses indicate that the shooter is a white male in his 20s or 30s. Investigators are working on determining the identity of that suspect,"&nbsp;Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said in a news conference. The shooter had already left the scene of crime by the time the local police officials reached the Mayfair Mall, and the suspect is "at large".

Close to eight people have been injured, as of now, but none of them have been reported to have any life-threatening injuries. "Seven injured adults and one injured teenager were transported to the hospital by Wauwatosa Fire Department. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time. Everybody was alive at that time, though, so there have not been any fatalities that I'm aware of," Weber said.

Mayfair Mall took to Facebook to inform people about the shooting. "We are disheartened and angered that our guests and tenants were subject to this violent incident today. We are thankful for our partners at the Wauwatosa Police Department and we are cooperating with them as their investigation develops," the post&nbsp;read.

On Friday afternoon, a shooter opened fire in a shopping mall in the US, injuring several people, Milwaukee County Sheriff's office reported. As of now, no deaths have been reported from the shooting, but nearly eight people have been injured till now, as per local media reports.

On Friday afternoon, a shooter opened fire in a shopping mall in the US, injuring several people, Milwaukee County Sheriff's office reported. As of now, no deaths have been reported from the shooting, but nearly eight people have been injured till now, as per local media reports. × The shooting took place at the famous Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. The FBI and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's office took to Twitter to inform residents about the "active" shooting. Wauwatosa Police Department urged people to stay indoors and come forward with any information that can help the police in finding the shooter. "Law enforcement personnel continue to safely clear Mayfair Mall and are assisting those inside with safe exit. We ask the community to remain patient as we secure the scene and gather info related to the suspect," the police department tweeted. Statement from Police Chief Barry Weber. Regarding shooting incident at Mayfair Mall 11/20/2020. pic.twitter.com/4dU95DFaXl — Wauwatosa Police (WI) (@WauwatosaPD) November 20, 2020 × As of now, very little is known about the shooter. "Preliminary statements from witnesses indicate that the shooter is a white male in his 20s or 30s. Investigators are working on determining the identity of that suspect," Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said in a news conference. The shooter had already left the scene of crime by the time the local police officials reached the Mayfair Mall, and the suspect is "at large". Close to eight people have been injured, as of now, but none of them have been reported to have any life-threatening injuries. "Seven injured adults and one injured teenager were transported to the hospital by Wauwatosa Fire Department. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time. Everybody was alive at that time, though, so there have not been any fatalities that I'm aware of," Weber said. Mayfair Mall took to Facebook to inform people about the shooting. "We are disheartened and angered that our guests and tenants were subject to this violent incident today. We are thankful for our partners at the Wauwatosa Police Department and we are cooperating with them as their investigation develops," the post read.

Several injured after shooting at Mayfair Mall in US; suspect at large

At least five people have been reported dead after a group of gunmen opened fire at the crowd enjoying a night out in Vienna before a nationwide lockdown. The incident happened shortly after 8pm.

"I am glad that our police were able to neutralize one of the attackers,'' Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said. "We will not never allow ourselves to be intimidated by terrorism and will fight these attacks with all means.''

Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vienna-shooting-world-leaders-condemn-repulsive-terror-attack-339976" hreflang="en">Vienna shooting: World leaders condemn 'repulsive terror attack'</a>

As per the early reports, shootings happened at six different locations where the gunmen used assailant rifles injuring many people who were out in the city enjoying the lat night out before the country goes into a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The police started investigating the matter as a terror attack and the Interior Minister Nehammer, too, announced the local public radio that "It appears to have been a terror attack."
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As of now, 15 people, including a police officer,&nbsp;have been hospitalised, with seven suffering serious injuries, reported the Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig.&nbsp;

The incident began near the Seitenstettengasse synagogue, which is the main temple in Vienna, and was closed at the time of the attack,&nbsp;Jewish community leader Oskar Deutsch reported through a tweet.

As per the local reports and videos on social media, several people ran to find a shelter and a safe place as the locals heard several noises 'that sounded like firecrackers.' People also raised their hands up as the police frantically searched identities of people on the street to identify the shooters. For now, one shooter has been reportedly arrested and the police have reported that at least one shooter is on the run. It is not yet clear how many shooters were involved in this massacre.

The French President Emmanuel Macron showed solidarity with the European country. "We the French people share the shock and grief of the Austrian people, struck this evening by an attack in the heart of their capital, Vienna. After France, a friend of ours is attacked. This is our Europe. Our enemies must know who they are dealing with," he said.

At least five people have been reported dead after a group of gunmen opened fire at the crowd enjoying a night out in Vienna before a nationwide lockdown. The incident happened shortly after 8pm.

At least five people have been reported dead after a group of gunmen opened fire at the crowd enjoying a night out in Vienna before a nationwide lockdown. The incident happened shortly after 8pm. "I am glad that our police were able to neutralize one of the attackers,'' Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said. "We will not never allow ourselves to be intimidated by terrorism and will fight these attacks with all means.'' Also read| Vienna shooting: World leaders condemn 'repulsive terror attack' As per the early reports, shootings happened at six different locations where the gunmen used assailant rifles injuring many people who were out in the city enjoying the lat night out before the country goes into a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. The police started investigating the matter as a terror attack and the Interior Minister Nehammer, too, announced the local public radio that "It appears to have been a terror attack." As of now, 15 people, including a police officer, have been hospitalised, with seven suffering serious injuries, reported the Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig. The incident began near the Seitenstettengasse synagogue, which is the main temple in Vienna, and was closed at the time of the attack, Jewish community leader Oskar Deutsch reported through a tweet. As per the local reports and videos on social media, several people ran to find a shelter and a safe place as the locals heard several noises 'that sounded like firecrackers.' People also raised their hands up as the police frantically searched identities of people on the street to identify the shooters. For now, one shooter has been reportedly arrested and the police have reported that at least one shooter is on the run. It is not yet clear how many shooters were involved in this massacre. The French President Emmanuel Macron showed solidarity with the European country. "We the French people share the shock and grief of the Austrian people, struck this evening by an attack in the heart of their capital, Vienna. After France, a friend of ours is attacked. This is our Europe. Our enemies must know who they are dealing with," he said.

Vienna shooting: At least 5 dead, 15 injured after terrorists open fire

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