Simon said his children play with many kids who attend the mosque because there's a great park nearby. The shooting began just before 8 p.m. while people were gathering for prayers inside the mosque, according to Quebec City police. However, it may be more difficult for the members of the mosque that experienced the shooting, Knapp said. The mosque is the place for the whole community — brothers, sisters, kids, families," he said. "I wonder how they feel, how they are going to feel.

Source: CBC News January 30, 2017 07:35 UTC