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Suspected shooter in Quebec mosque attack charged

The suspect in the Quebec mosque attack has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder, court documents say.

Alexandre Bissonnette, a French-Canadian national, is accused of opening fire on the Quebec City mosque during evening prayers, killing six men and injuring 18 others.

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Justin Trudeau visits scene of Quebec mosque attack

The Canadian PM joined a march to honour those killed in the attack. Credit: AP

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has visited the scene of the Quebec mosque attack, which left six people dead.

Mr Trudeau joined a march to honour the victims of the shooting which took place on Sunday night.

Trudeau earlier called the attack an act of terrorism against Muslims, saying they were targeted simply because of their religion.

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