3 shot at Muslim prayer center in Zurich

A Muslim prayer center in central Zurich, where a gunman opened fire Monday.
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At least three men were injured Monday evening when a gunman stormed into a Muslim prayer center in Zurich and opened fire.

Police say several worshipers were in the building when the gunman entered and began shooting, hitting a 30-year-old, a 35-year-old, and a 56-year-old. Two of the victims were seriously injured, and one had minor wounds. The center is largely frequented by Somali immigrants, The New York Times reports, although police did not reveal any identifying information about the victims. Police describe the gunman, who fled the scene, as being around 30 and wearing dark clothes and a wool cap.

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Catherine Garcia, The Week US

Catherine Garcia is night editor for TheWeek.com. Her writing and reporting has appeared in Entertainment Weekly and EW.com, The New York Times, The Book of Jezebel, and other publications. A Southern California native, Catherine is a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.