Shooting at Crocus City Hall

Editorial “Layout” March 22, 2024 |

What is known

A shooting occurred at the Moscow concert venue Crocus City Hall before the start of a concert by the Picnic group. According to eyewitnesses, several armed men opened fire from machine guns. “Layout” has collected everything that is known at the moment.

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There were at least three attackers, RIA Novosti writes , they were dressed in camouflage. The attackers opened fire and then set the hall on fire.

According to telegram channels, as a result of the shooting, from 10 to 15 people could have died, the number of victims could reach 50. At the same time, telegram channel 112 reports that there are 40 dead and about 100 injured . There is no official confirmation of this information.

A fire started in Crocus City Hall; eyewitnesses reported that the roof was collapsing. People are reported to be trapped inside the building. The fire area can be up to 3 thousand square meters.

Firefighters, SOBR and OMON officers arrived at the scene, TASS writes. 50 medical teams have also been sent to Crocus City Hall, reports the Moscow Region Ministry of Health. About 100 people have already been taken out of Crocus City Hall, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reports.

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