Kenya Mall Shooting: At Least 59 Killed, 175 Injured in 'Senseless Act of Violence'
At least 30 hostages remain trapped inside an upscale mall in Nairobi, Kenya,
more than 24 hours after unsuspecting shoppers were met with a siege of
terror when attackers dressed in black, wearing facemasks and vests,
threw grenades and opened fire on unsuspecting crowds.
Kenya's interior Cabinet secretary Joseph Lenku
said at least 59 people were killed and at least 175 others were
injured in the attack. While more than 1,000 people were rescued from
the shopping center, Kenyan forces continue to swarm the mall are as a
tense standoff ensues.
"The priority is to save as many lives as possible," Lenku said.
Terror at Nairobi Mall: Kenyan President Vows to Defeat Terrorists
Overnight, a senior Obama administration official confirmed to ABC News
that four Americans are amongst the injured. Two victims -- including
one child ? remain hospitalized, the official said.
Three British nationals are confirmed dead in the attack, as French and
Canadian officials said that their nations each had two citizens killed.
Officials say there are at least 10 to 15 gunmen involved. Initially it
was believed the gang were armed robbers but it soon became clear the
attackers were targeting non-Muslims.
"The gunmen told Muslims to stand up and leave. They were safe, and
non-Muslims would be targeted," said witness Elijah Kamau who was
shopping in the mall.
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At least 30 hostages remain trapped inside an upscale mall in Nairobi, Kenya,
more than 24 hours after unsuspecting shoppers were met with a siege of
terror when attackers dressed in black, wearing facemasks and vests,
threw grenades and opened fire on unsuspecting crowds.
Kenya's interior Cabinet secretary Joseph Lenku
said at least 59 people were killed and at least 175 others were
injured in the attack. While more than 1,000 people were rescued from
the shopping center, Kenyan forces continue to swarm the mall are as a
tense standoff ensues.
"The priority is to save as many lives as possible," Lenku said.
Terror at Nairobi Mall: Kenyan President Vows to Defeat Terrorists
Overnight, a senior Obama administration official confirmed to ABC News
that four Americans are amongst the injured. Two victims -- including
one child ? remain hospitalized, the official said.
Three British nationals are confirmed dead in the attack, as French and
Canadian officials said that their nations each had two citizens killed.
Officials say there are at least 10 to 15 gunmen involved. Initially it
was believed the gang were armed robbers but it soon became clear the
attackers were targeting non-Muslims.
"The gunmen told Muslims to stand up and leave. They were safe, and
non-Muslims would be targeted," said witness Elijah Kamau who was
shopping in the mall.
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