Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Barcelona Van Attack
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BARCELONA (CBS4) - ISIS has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack in Spain.
Twelve people died and 100 others were injured, according to CBS News, when a van jumped the sidewalk in the city's Las Ramblas district.
Two people have been arrested, and a third was killed in a shootout.
The Associated Press reports that the Islamic State is claiming responsibility for the attack based on a statement on its Aamaq news agency.
BREAKING: Islamic State group claims responsibility for deadly Barcelona van attack in statement carried on its Aamaq news agency.
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 17, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted that "the United States condemns the terror attack in Barcelona, Spain, and will do whatever is necessary to help. Be tough & strong, we love you!"
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