The suspected gunman in today’s shootings – who appears to have filmed a video of the attack – launched into a brief anti-Semitic rant, claiming the Holocaust “never happened” and saying that the root of some of the world’s problems are the Jews.
The video, which was filmed in a first-shooter perspective, bears striking resemblances to the video filmed by the suspect in theChristchurch attack in New Zealand in March .
The video was posted to Twitch, an online video platform best known for hosting streams of video games.
The 35 – minute video shows a gunman shooting multiple individuals and driving to multiple locations, including a synagogue and a kebab shop.
Chancellor Angela Merkel attended a vigil today at a synagogue in Berlin following a shooting rampage in the eastern German town of Halle, according to government spokesperson Steffen Seibert.
“We must fight against any form of anti-Semitism, “said Seibert, who tweeted a photo of Merkel at today’s vigil.
Germany’s federal prosecutor is investigating the video that appears to have been filmed by a helmet camera worn by the attacker who killed two people in Halle today, a spokesperson told CNN.
Annette Hechler, the federal prosecutor’s spokesperson, said she would not comment on the identity of the suspect who is in police custody or on the weapon that was used in the attack.
The 35 – minute video was posted onTwitch, an online video streaming platform that is most commonly used to stream live video of video games.
The video appears to have been filmed with a camera mounted on the helmet of the attacker.
The video was posted onTwitch, an online video streaming platform that is most commonly used to stream live video of video games.
“We are shocked and saddened by the tragedy that took place in Germany today, and our deepest condolences go out to all those affected,” Twitch said in a statement.
“Twitch has a zero-tolerance policy against hateful conduct, and any act of violence is taken extremely seriously. We are working with urgency to remove this content and permanently suspend any accounts found to be posting or reposting content of this abhorrent act, “the company said.
Halle police referred CNN to the federal prosecutor’s office. The federal prosecutor would not comment on the video.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attack on the synagogue in Halle on Yom Kippur, calling it a sign of growing anti-Semitism.
Here’s part of Netanyahu’s statement from Wednesday evening:
“The terror attack against the Jewish community of Halle, Germany on Yom Kippur, the holiest day for our people, is another manifestation of the anti-Semitism in Europe. In the name of the Jewish people, we send our deepest condolences to the grieving families and wish speedy recovery to the injured, “Netanyahu said.
President of Israel Reuven Rivlin said, “We are stunned and pained by the terrible anti-Semitic murders in Germany today, during the holiest and most important day of the year for all Jews around the world. I call on the leaders of Germany and the free world to bring the full force of law against anti-Semitism and its results. “
Two people were killed in shootings close to a synagogue and nearby kebab shop. A German security official said he believes the attack was “motivated by far-right ideology.”
US Ambassador to Germany Ric Grenell said 10 Americans at the Halle synagogue today were not injured.
“We have identified 10 Americans who were inside the synagogue at the time of the attack, all are safe and unharmed, ”Grenell wrote onTwitter.
The US Embassy in Berlin also condemned the deadly shooting in atweet.
“We strongly condemn the attack on the synagogue in #Halle today, on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year. This attack is an attack on all of us and the perpetrators must be held accountable. We mourn the victims of this senseless violence. #hal 0910, ”it wrote.
German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer says he assumes that today’s shooting in the town of Halle is an “anti-Semitic” attack, according to a statement reported by CNN affiliate RTL.
“According to the current information we have, we must assume that this is at least an anti-Semitic attack,” Seehofer said.
The fatal attack took place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. A woman was killed near a synagogue, and a man was killed at a nearby kebab shop.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her “deep condolences to the family of the victims,” government spokesperson Steffen Seibert tweeted.
Our solidarity to all Jews on the holy day of Yom Kippur. Our thanks to the security forces who are still on the case, ”Seibert said.
He added that Merkel asked the interior minister state premier to inform her of the situation after the attack.
A German security official told CNN that “investigators believe the shootings in Halle were motivated by far-right ideology” based on what they have learned so far.
The shootings, which killed a man and a woman, took place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
One suspect is in custody and at least one other is on the run.
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