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Shooting at a mosque in Quebec, multiple casualties reported

Police confirmed a shooting occurred at a mosque in Quebec, Canada (Centre Culturel Islamique de Quebec). During an interview, the Director of the Islamic Center stated that at least five people were killed in the shooting. 40 people were believed to be in the mosque during evening prayers. Radio Canada reported two gunmen have been arrested. A third gunman may have committed suicide. Details about the gunmen or victims are unknown at this time. SOFREP will update this as more information is known.

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Police confirmed a shooting occurred at a mosque in Quebec, Canada (Centre Culturel Islamique de Quebec). During an interview, the Director of the Islamic Center stated that at least five people were killed in the shooting. 40 people were believed to be in the mosque during evening prayers. Radio Canada reported two gunmen have been arrested. A third gunman may have committed suicide. Details about the gunmen or victims are unknown at this time. SOFREP will update this as more information is known.

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Desiree Huitt is an Army Veteran serving 11 years as a Military Intelligence officer and prior to OCS as a combat medic. She is a graduate from the University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Middle Eastern Studies.

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