A deadly shooting erupted Friday in Moscow’s Crocus City Hall killed at least three people and left many injured, Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported.
Authorities reported that over 50 ambulances have been sent to the scene of the emergency to provide assistance to the victims.
“Unknown shooters opened fire in the Crocus City Hall. Evacuation is currently underway,” TASS news agency also reported citing an emergency agencies’ representative.
It reported that the shooters used automatic weapons.
The Moscow Department of Transport, the Myakinino metro station near Crocus City Hall is operating as normal for passengers entering and exiting, RIA reported, adding that all forces and resources were sent to the scene of the incident.
“An operational headquarters has been created. Information about the victims and other details are being clarified,” Russian media stated.
“People in camouflage, at least three, burst into the ground floor of Crocus City Hall and opened fire from automatic weapons. There are definitely wounded.”
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