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Scores attend Copenhagen vigil after fatal shootings

Scores of people have attended a candlelit vigil in Copenhagen tonight following the weekend's fatal shootings.

Two men detained on Sunday by police investigating the two fatal shootings in Copenhagen have been charged with aiding the suspected attacker.

The suspected Copenhagen gunman was a 22-year-old Danish man known to authorities for a history of violence and weapon possession, police have said.

Danish media outlets have identified him as Omar Abdel Hamid El-Hussein, though police would not confirm the identity.

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In pictures: Thousands gather at Copenhagen vigil

Thousands have gathered at a candlelit vigil in Copenhagen as a memorial marked the deaths of two people killed in deadly attacks at the weekend.

Thousands have gathered a candlelit vigil. Credit: Reuters
People placed lit candles and flowers at the memorial service. Credit: Reuters
Thousands attended the vigil. Credit: Reuters

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