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Gunman Opens Fire In Zurich Muslim Prayer Hall, Wounding Three


Police cover a body after a shooting outside an Islamic center in central Zurich on December 19.
Police cover a body after a shooting outside an Islamic center in central Zurich on December 19.

Zurich police say a gunman has opened fire on people praying in a Muslim prayer hall in Switzerland's largest city, wounding at least three people.

Officials said the man fled the mosque after the shooting on December 19 and was the subject of a manhunt.

Police said two of those injured suffered serious gunshot wounds.

Based on reporting by AFP and AP

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