Facebook says it ‘quickly’ removed New Zealand shooter’s video

Facebook said Friday it had “quickly” removed a live video from the suspected gunman in twin mosque shootings that killed at least 49 people in New Zealand.

The 28-year-old shooter, who has been arrested, published a racist manifesto on Twitter before livestreaming his rampage showing him repeatedly shooting at worshipers from close range.

“Police alerted us to a video on Faceook shortly after the livestream commenced and we quickly removed both the shooter’s Facebook and Instragram accounts and the video,” the social network said.

“We’re also removing any praise or support for the crime and the shooter or shooters as soon as we’re aware.”