On Friday, there was a shooting incident at a concert hall near Moscow, according to Russian news agencies citing emergency services.
According to the RIA news agency, at least three individuals dressed in camouflage clothing carried out a shooting incident at the Crocus City Hall. As a result, some people have been wounded.
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As reported by RIA, police have arrived at the scene. The situation is being addressed, and authorities are likely working to secure the area and provide assistance.
Video footage shared on Russian social media channels depicts chaotic scenes at the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow. A large crowd of concertgoers can be seen attempting to flee the hall, followed by gunshots.
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Additional video footage depicted several individuals lying motionless in pools of blood outside the Crocus City Hall.
Reuters has not been able to immediately verify the footage. TASS news agency also reported an explosion and a fire in the building where the shooting occurred.
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