Shooting and blast reported at concert hall in Moscow region

At least 40 people have been killed and many more wounded in the worst terror attack in Russia in years, according to unofficial reports. Gunmen in combat fatigues opened fire and detonated explosives in a big concert hall in the outskirts of Moscow. Photos showed the Crocus City Hall engulfed in flames and videos filmed during the attack showed at least four gunmen opening fire with automatic weapons while panicked Russians fled for their lives. In one video, three men in fatigues carrying rifles fired at pointblank range into bodies strewn about the lobby of the concert hall. The attackers also apparently detonated explosives, as the sounds of blasts could be heard in other videos from the attack. Russian media reports said that riot police units were sent to the area and people were being evacuated Shooting and blast reported at concert hall near Moscow Moscow concert hall attack: venue on fire after gunmen shoot at crowds – live updates