ISIS claims responsibility for Moscow concert shooting | Death toll rises to 60

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a shooting at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, the Russian capital.The number of fatalities has now risen to at least 60, including children, according to Russian state news agencyNo fewer than 145 persons were injured in the attack while the death toll is expected to rise.

Before they fled, they sprayed bullets from automatic weapons on the people at the concert and threw a grenade, setting the hall on fire.The Investigative Committee of Russia and the operational units of the ministry of internal affairs said they are investigating the potential terrorist attack. Material evidence, including weapons and ammunition, have been withdrawn from the crime scene and all necessary examinations, including genetic, ballistic, and fingerprinting, are already being carried out, the committee added.

The committee also said recordings from video surveillance cameras are being withdrawn and studied and autopsies will be carried out. Click on the link below to join TheCable Channel on WhatsApp for your Breaking News, Business Analysis, Politics, Fact Check, Sports and Entertainment News!

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