Moscow Concert Hall Attack Leaves At Least 40 Dead & 100 Wounded; Russian Authorities Investigating As Terrorism
deadline.comRefresh for updates…At least 40 people are dead and 100 others wounded after multiple gunmen attacked a concert hall in Moscow today, Russia‘s Federal Security Service reports.
The Associated Press said authorities are investigating the incident as terrorism — the country’s worst in several years. Photos and video from the scene show at Crocus City Hall engulfed in flames, and local officials said the roof was in danger of collapsing.
They also said more than 100 people had been evacuated from the he 6,000-capacity venue, which was hosting a concert by the popular Russian rock band Piknik.
News agency Tass said the band members were not injured. The attack comes days after Russian President Vladimir Putin solidified his grip on power in what detractors said was a choreographed election.
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