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Christchurch shootings note found outside torched California mosque

The unapprehended firebug started a blaze at Dar-ul-Arqam in Escondido. people were inside the mosque at the time and was able to extinguish the flames before significant damage was done.

By Web Desk
March 25, 2019

Highlights

  • The contents of the missive were not divulged
  • Police have launched an investigation about a possible arson
  • 50 Muslim worshippers were murdered in Christchurch mosque attack

NEW YORK: Police have found a note outside the torched California mosque referencing a white supremacist’s fatal mass-shooting of 50 Muslim worshippers in Christchurch, according to a report.

As per details, an arsonist had torched the California mosque early on Sunday, leaving behind a note that referenced the slaughter of 50 Muslim worshippers in New Zealand. 

While the exact contents of the missive were not immediately divulged. However,  police have launched an investigation about  a possible arson at a California mosque after found after finding a  note.

The unapprehended firebug started a blaze at Dar-ul-Arqam in Escondido around 3:15am local time on Sunday. Several people in the mosque had came outside and extinguished the fire before authorities arrived. The fire had damaged the exterior of the building, while no causalities were reported.

Brenton Tarrant, a 28-year-old former personal trainer from Australia, released online a rambling, hate-filled manifesto shortly before shooting up two mosques on March 15.

The attacks, which left 50 defenseless worshippers dead, were also live-streamed by Tarrant, creating an online record of the carnage that social media sites have struggled to scrub.

Tarrant was arrested and flashed a ‘White Power’ hand signal during a court appearance.