Jacinda Ardern told a press conference that the suspected killer had five firearms. She said the suspect had a Category A gun licence which enabled him to legally obtain semi-automatic weapons. Ms Ardern said the suspected gunman was an Australian citizen who was not a resident of Christchurch and had been travelling. "This individual has travelled around the world with sporadic periods of time spent in New Zealand," she told reporters. The Prime Minister added that the safety of the public remains "our highest priority".

Source: Daily Mirror March 15, 2019 20:44 UTC