MOSCOW, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Several people were injured after at least three people in camouflage opened fire at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in the northwest of Moscow on Friday, local media reported.

A fire broke out in the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, where the shooting took place, reported RIA Novosti, citing a correspondent, adding that police officers are located at the concert venue.

An explosion happened at the site, where a music group was holding a concert, TASS news agency reported, adding that the musicians were not injured.

Governor of the Moscow Region Andrey Vorobyov said on Telegram that an operational headquarters has been created.

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin described the shooting as a "terrible tragedy" in his Telegram post, adding that all necessary assistance will be provided to everyone who suffered during the incident. Enditem

Related

Go to Forum >>0 Comment(s)