CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - When the gunman advanced toward the mosque, killing those in his path, Abdul Aziz didn’t hide. Aziz, 48, is being hailed as a hero for preventing more deaths during Friday prayers at the Linwood mosque in Christchurch. The gunman killed 49 people after attacking two mosques in the deadliest mass shooting in New Zealand‚Äôs modern history. The gunman killed 49 people after attacking two mosques in the deadliest mass shooting in New Zealand’s modern history. He said the gunman ran back to the car for a second time, likely to grab yet another weapon.

Source: thestar March 16, 2019 09:22 UTC