Gunmen in combat fatigues open fire at Moscow concert hall, Russian news agencies report

RIA Novosti said at least three people in combat fatigues fired weapons. The state Tass news agency also reported the shooting at the Crocus City Hall, a huge concert hall on the western edge of the Russian capital.

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Video footage published on Russian social media channels showed chaotic scenes, with a large crowd of concertgoers attempting to flee the hall, followed by gunshots.

Other video footage showed a number of people lying motionless in pools of blood outside the hall.

Reuters was unable immediately to verify the footage.

TASS news agency reported an explosion and a fire in the building where the shooting took place.

The Kommersant newspaper posted footage online showing smoke billowing from what it said was the concert venue building.

Several other Russian media outlets reported the shooting and said the mall was on fire. Video posted on Russian messaging app channels showed huge plumes of black smoke rising over the building.

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Reporting by Agence France-Presse, Associated Press, Reuters