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A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder and terrorist acts, after a shooting in the centre of Norway's capital, Oslo.

"When I understood that it was serious, I ran. There were more and more and more shots, so I escaped into the inner bar and tried to get as many as possible with me," he said. King Harald, Norway's monarch, said him and his family were horrified. Take care of each other during this time." "All employees... A woman told the Verdens Gang newspaper that the gunman had taken careful aim at his targets.

The shooting near an LGBTQ nightclub in central Oslo left at least two dead. The Oslo Pride parade, scheduled for Saturday, has now been cancelled.

“We are investigating whether the Pride was a target in itself or whether there are other motives.” Norwegian lawmakers have since banned semiautomatic weapons such as the type of firearm used in the 2011 rampage. Law enforcement said they had taken a person into custody near the scene of the attack and seized two weapons.

The attack took place in the early hours, with victims shot inside and outside the London Pub, a well-known gay bar and nightclub open since 1979, as well as at ...

The suspect was known to authorities, including for violence of a less severe nature, police said. Norwegian police, who are not normally armed, will now carry guns until further notice as a precaution, Commander Benedicte Bjoernland said. "There is reason to think that this may be a hate crime," police said.

An overnight shooting in the Norwegian capital, Oslo, that killed two people and wounded more than a dozen is being investigated as a possible terrorist ...

He picked up a weapon and started shooting," Roenneberg told NRK. "First I thought it was an air gun. All events in connection with Oslo Prides are canceled," organizers said on the official Facebook page of the event. Organizers canceled all Pride events planned for Saturday on the advice of police.

Two people were shot and killed and 14 injured early Saturday in a nightclub in Oslo, Norway, according to Oslo Police.

"Oslo Pride therefore urges everyone who planned to participate or watch the parade to not show up. "First I thought it was an air gun. According to the Associated Press, Hatlo said the suspect was known to Norwegian authorities but had no history of violent crimes.

Investigators said the suspect, identified as a 42-year-old Norwegian citizen originally from Iran, was arrested after opening fire at three locations in ...

Investigators said the suspect was known to police, as well as to Norway's security police, but not for any major violent crimes. All events in connection with Oslo Prides are canceled," organizers said on the official Facebook page of the event. We'll be back later, proud, visible but right now it's not the time for that." One of the shootings happened outside the London Pub, a bar popular with the city's LGBTQ community, just hours before the parade was set to begin. "Many were fearing for their lives," he said. "When I walked into Cesar's bar there were a lot of people starting to run and there was a lot of screaming. We must continue to stand up for all people to feel safe." "We must stand together to defend our values: freedom, diversity and respect for each other. He picked up a weapon and started shooting," Roenneberg told NRK. "First I thought it was an air gun. He said the suspect had not made any statement to the police and was in contact with a defense lawyer. I thought it was a fight out there, so I pulled out. He said that while the motive was unclear, the shooting had caused fear and grief in the LGBTQ community.

The Norwegian security service PST has raised its terror alert to the highest level after a shooting left 2 people dead and many wounded during Pride week ...

All events in connection with Oslo Prides are canceled,” organizers said on the official Facebook page of the event. Investigators said the suspect was known to police, as well as to PST, but not for any major violent crimes. Then the glass of the bar next door was shattered and I understood I had to run for cover.” “We must stand together to defend our values: freedom, diversity and respect for each other. “Many were fearing for their lives,” he said. “I saw a man arrive at the site with a bag.

A gunman who opened fire in Oslo's nightlife district has killed two people and left more than 20 others injured during the LGBTQ Pride festival in Norway's ...

Then the glass of the bar next door was shattered and I understood I had to run for cover.” All events in connection with Oslo Pride are canceled,” organizers said on the official Facebook page of the event. Investigators said the suspect was known to police, as well as to PST, but not for any major violent crimes. “We must stand together to defend our values: freedom, diversity and respect for each other. “I’d like to say I’m surprised, but I’m not because as queer youth we live in fear of something like this happening.” Police said two men, one in his 50s and and the other his 60s, died in the shootings. “Many were fearing for their lives,” he said. “I saw a man arrive at the site with a bag. Police said civilians assisted them in detaining the man in custody. Benjamin Lau- Henriksen, 15, and his friend Li-Sullivan Köker Bolstad, 16, walked by the London Pub on their way home from a nearby Pride party for young people about two hours before the shooting. Scores of people marched through the capital anyway, waving rainbow flags. Ten people were treated for serious injuries, but none of them was believed to be in life-threatening condition.

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norwegian police say two people have been killed and more than a dozen injured in a mass shooting in Oslo.

Then the glass of the bar next door was shattered and I understood I had to run for cover.” The fight against terror unites us.” French President Emmanuel Macron offered his condolences in a tweet in Norwegian. “We must stand together to defend our values: freedom, diversity and respect for each other. Police said two men, one in his 50s and and the other his 60s, died in the shootings. There is widespread support for same-sex marriage, which was legalized in 2009. “Many were fearing for their lives,” he said. Olav Roenneberg, a journalist from Norwegian public broadcaster NRK, said he witnessed the shooting. “I saw a man arrive at the site with a bag. Scores of people marched through the capital anyway, waving rainbow flags. Like its Scandinavian neighbors, Norway is considered progressive on LGBTQ rights. It doesn’t feel unsafe, but it does feel very close.” Ten people were treated for serious injuries, but none of them was believed to be in life-threatening condition.

The White House condemned a shooting that took place early Saturday in Oslo, Norway, around a gay bar and ahead of the capital's Pride parade later that day ...

We invite you to join the discussion on Facebook and Twitter. #LoveIsLove and hate will never win,” London Mayor Sadiq Khan tweeted. We stand stronger against hatred if we stand together,” French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted, claiming the suspect was an “Islamic terrorist.”

Investigators said the suspect, identified as a 42-year-old Norwegian citizen originally from Iran, was arrested after opening fire at three locations in ...

All events in connection with Oslo Pride are canceled," organizers said on the official Facebook page of the event. Investigators said the suspect was known to police, as well as to PST, but not for any major violent crimes. "We must stand together to defend our values: freedom, diversity and respect for each other. He picked up a weapon and started shooting," Roenneberg told NRK. "First I thought it was an air gun. "I'd like to say I'm surprised, but I'm not because as queer youth we live in fear of something like this happening." Police said two men, one in his 50s and the other in his 60s, died in the shootings. Benjamin Lau- Henriksen, 15, and his friend Li-Sullivan Köker Bolstad, 16, walked by the London Pub on their way home from a nearby Pride party for young people about two hours before the shooting. Police said civilians assisted them in detaining the man in custody. "Many were fearing for their lives," he said. Scores of people marched through the capital anyway, waving rainbow flags. "He has not given any reason. Ten people were treated for serious injuries, but none of them was believed to be in life-threatening condition.

The horrific shooting in Norway this morning has been felt around the world. The United States strongly condemns this act of terror. We stand in.

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norway's prime minister and members of the royal family joined mourners at a memorial service in Oslo Cathedral Sunday for the victims ...

Many of you experienced fear and unrest. “I know how many of you felt when it turned out that the perpetrator belonged to the Islamic community. A suspect is in custody.

The deadly rampage by a gunman at a gay bar and another venue in central Oslo on Saturday will not put an end to the fight for the rights of all individuals ...

He told broadcaster TV2 it was not possible to draw any conclusions about the motives or reasons for the attack. It is not safe from dangers. This fight is not over.

Norway's prime minister and members of the royal family joined mourners at a memorial service in Oslo Cathedral Sunday for the victims of a shooting in the ...

Many of you experienced fear and unrest. “I know how many of you felt when it turned out that the perpetrator belonged to the Islamic community. A suspect is in custody.

Investigators are probing motives of suspected gunman, who opened fire in the early hours of Saturday, killing two and wounding 21.

Everyone has the right to live as they choose," said chef Kristin Wenstad as she paid her respects. He refused on Saturday to be questioned as to his motives. The whole country has been shaken by this attack," the Norwegian Protestant Church said. We're queer. Norwegian media named him as Zaniar Matapour. "The shooting ... put an end to the Pride march," said a somber Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. "But it has not put an end to the fight to end discrimination, prejudice and hate."

Oslo, Norway (AP) -- Norway's prime minister and members of the royal family joined mourners at a memorial service in Oslo Cathedral Sunday for the victims ...

The acting chief of the Norwegian Police Security Service, Roger Berg, called the attack “an extreme Islamist terror act.” Advertisement. Norwegian ...

“This is for many a silent parade, but for others it’s a protest against two people being shot and killed on Saturday,” Ole Johannes M. Foss told Aftenposten. “It’s very powerful to be here. All employees in London are safe and physically unharmed. Two men, one in his 50s and another in his 60s, were killed, police said. He was wrestled to the ground and taken into custody within five minutes of the rampage. “He has not given any reason,” Elden said. Two weapons, including a fully automatic gun, were retrieved from the crime scene, they added.