Armed attack near a mosque in the USA: 1 dead

An armed attack took place near the Alrahma Mosque in Columbus, Ohio, USA.

According to local television channel 10TV, police teams were dispatched to the scene upon reports of gunshots being heard in the area northeast of Columbus.

While one person lost his life in the attack, it was stated that there was a second person affected by the incident, but no information was given yet about his health condition.

DESCRIPTION OF POLISTEN MOSQUE

Sergeant James Fuqua of the Columbus Police Department told reporters that the attack did not target the mosque.

"This was not an attack on the mosque," Fuqua said. He said that it was assessed that the armed conflict resulted from a dispute between several people in a nearby apartment complex.

Stating that an event was held in the mosque during the incident, Fuqua emphasized that there was no evidence that would lead them to believe that the place of worship was the target of violence.

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

Stating that the investigation is still in its early stages, the police are trying to determine the cause of the armed attack and how the incident developed.

While the authorities have not yet shared information about possible suspects, it is not clear whether there are any other injured people.