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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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Obama offers personal condolences to Denmark

US President Barack Obama has called Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt to offer his personal condolences after fatal shootings in Copenhagen, the White House has said.

Obama expressed his solidarity with Denmark, and invited leaders to take part in a summit designed to tackle violent extremism.

Two Danish citizens were killed and others in the Valentine's Day attacks at a synagogue and a free speech event.

The attacks ended when police shot the suspect dead.

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