Mass shooting reported at Moscow concert hall
Gunmen opened fire on a large concert hall at the edge of Moscow on Friday and started a massive blaze, Russian officials say.
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Gunmen opened fire on a large concert hall at the edge of Moscow on Friday and started a massive blaze, Russian officials say.
The assailants also threw explosives, triggering a massive fire at the Crocus City Hall building.
Several gunmen opened fire Friday in a popular concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow, killing at least 40 people, according to Russian media. Russian authorities are investigating the attack as an act of terrorism. Debora Patta has the latest.
Russian media said dozens died and hundreds were wounded in a shooting at a concert hall in Moscow on Friday. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow had warned Americans earlier in March that extremists had plans to target large gatherings in the city. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd joins to discuss how foreign governments are responding.
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