Moscow shooting latest: More than 130 killed in concert attack; terrorist 'tackled by spectator'; member of band's team 'hid in dressing room'
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Last night, gunmen opened fire on crowds at a concert hall in Krasnogorsk in the Moscow region, killing at least 133 and injuring more than 100. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, but the FSB says suspects had Ukrainian contacts and were attempting to flee over the border. All suspects have been detained and attackers tried to escape towards Ukraine. A spectator tackled the terrorist, and the head of the band's production hid in the dressing room. The attack demonstrated Russian security was not prepared, as it took an hour and a half for the national guard to respond. Russia may use the concert attack as leverage for its agenda in Ukraine. The US stands in solidarity with the Russian people and condemns the attack as a heinous crime. A gun and ammunition were found at the scene of the shooting. A team member working with the band hid in the dressing room, and the head of the band's production managed to escape through the basement. The attackers arrived in a van and opened fire on the concert venue, then set fire to the building. Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, and the US has intelligence confirming their claim. Vladimir Putin claimed the attackers were heading towards Ukraine when they were detained, but Ukraine denies any involvement. Survivor Margarita Bunova described the panic and pain of the attack. The US has no reason to doubt Islamic State's claim, and they have a history of targeting Russia and neighboring countries. No US citizens were killed in the attack.

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