2015 Copenhagen shootings

Spree shootings that occurred in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 14 February 2015 December 2019 Denmark Copenhagen Denmark Copenhagen Krudttønden 55.7057 12.574095 Denmark Copenhagen Nørrebro station 55.700556 12.537778 Denmark Copenhagen Great Synagogue 55.68112 12.57346 * Serridslevvej 2, 2100 København Ø Krystalgade 12, 1172 København K Svanevej, 2400 København NV 14–15 February 2015 15:00–4:50 UTC+1 *M/95 (C7A2) assault riflehttp://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2015/02/16/144551.htm Gerningsmanden skød med gevær som bruges i forsvaret Mette Richardt Danmarks Radio 16 February 2015 16 February 2015 Perpetrator shot with rifle used by the Defence Forces da https://web.archive.org/web/20150216183406/http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2015/02/16/144551.htm 16 February 2015 live http://ekstrabladet.dk/nyheder/samfund/politi-forsvarets-automat-riffel-brugt-ved-terror-angreb/5444821 Politi: Forsvarets automat-riffel brugt ved terror-angreb Ekstrabladet 16 February 2015 16 February 2015 Police: Assault-rifle of the Defence Forces used in terrorist attack da https://web.archive.org/web/20150216210736/http://ekstrabladet.dk/nyheder/samfund/politi-forsvarets-automat-riffel-brugt-ved-terror-angreb/5444821 16 February 2015 live dmy-all 9 mm pistol 7.65 mm Walther PP http://www.mynewsdesk.com/dk/koebenhavns-politi/pressreleases/seneste-nyt-om-skudattentaterne-i-koebenhavn-1118806 Seneste nyt om skudattentaterne i København 17 February 2015 17 February 2015 Police of Denmark mynewsdesk.com Latest news regarding the shooting attacks in Copenhagen da https://web.archive.org/web/20150218035550/http://www.mynewsdesk.com/dk/koebenhavns-politi/pressreleases/seneste-nyt-om-skudattentaterne-i-koebenhavn-1118806 18 February 2015 dead dmy-all 3 (including the perpetrator) 5 police officers Omar Abdel Hamid El-Hussein Islamic extremism On 14–15 February 2015, three shootings occurred in Copenhagen, Denmark. The first shooting took place on 14 February at a small public afternoon event called "Art, Blasphemy and Freedom of Expression" at the Krudttønden cultural centre, where a gunman killed one civilian who tried to stop him and wounded three police officers. 30 to 40 people attended the event, amongst whom were the Swedish artist Lars Vilks, who was among the key speakers, and François Zimeray, Ambassador of France in Denmark, who opened the seminar with his speech just before the attack took place. Vilks is often described as the main target because of his drawings of Muhammad. The second shooting took place later that night (after midnight, and, therefore, on the 15th), outside the city's Great Synagogue in Krystalgade. A gunman killed a Jewish man on security duty during a bat mitzvah celebration, and wounded two police officers. Later that morning near Nørrebro station, police tracking the suspect shot and killed the man, after he opened fire on them while he attempted to enter a residential building under police surveillance. The perpetrator was identified as Omar Abdel Hamid El-Hussein. Attacks Krudttønden attack thumb|left|alt=|Press behind police cordon in front of Krudttønden on 15 February Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks had been the subject of death threats from Islamic extremists in the wake of the controversy over his drawings of Muhammad in 2007.Carp Ossi Palle såg dödsskjutningen inifrån https://www.dn.se/nyheter/varlden/palle-sag-dodsskjutningen-inifran/ Dagens Nyheter 16 February 2015 sv 15 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150215181145/http://www.dn.se/nyheter/varlden/palle-sag-dodsskjutningen-inifran/ 15 February 2015 livehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/danish-police-kill-copenhagen-shooting-suspect/2015/02/15/8bed7a70-b50a-11e4-9423-f3d0a1ec335c_story.html Danish attacks echo France Washington Post 12 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150508213857/http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/danish-police-kill-copenhagen-shooting-suspect/2015/02/15/8bed7a70-b50a-11e4-9423-f3d0a1ec335c_story.html 8 May 2015 live On 14 February 2015 at 15:00 CET, an event titled "Art, Blasphemy and Freedom of Expression" (da Kunst, blasfemi og ytringsfrihed) took place at Krudttønden cultural centre at Østerfælled Torv in the Østerbro district of Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark.http://www.krudttonden.dk/26085.1131.8/Fatwa%20eller%20ytringsfrihed Krudttønden krudttonden.dk 12 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150216032605/http://www.krudttonden.dk/26085.1131.8/Fatwa%20eller%20ytringsfrihed 16 February 2015 deadhttp://larsvilks.com/2015/01/24/kom-til-debatmode-14-februar/ Kom til debatmøde 14. februar Lars Vilks 12 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150412064248/http://larsvilks.com/2015/01/24/kom-til-debatmode-14-februar/ 12 April 2015 dead The debate, organized by the Lars Vilks Committee, was scheduled to include discussion on the attack in January against the French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo.http://minby.dk/oesterbro-avis/debatmoede-om-charlie-hebdo/ Debatmøde om Charlie Hebdo Østerbro Avis 12 April 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150423042637/http://minby.dk/oesterbro-avis/debatmoede-om-charlie-hebdo/ 23 April 2015 An armed man attempted to make his way into the cultural centre while avoiding the main entrance. After failing to do so, at 15:33 he encountered 55-year-old film director Finn Nørgaard, who tried to stop him,http://nyhederne.tv2.dk/2015-02-19-oejenvidne-finn-noergaard-forsoegte-at-overmande-attentatmand Øjenvidne: Finn Nørgaard forsøgte at overmande attentatmand Eye witness: Finn Nørgaard tried to defeat the attacker Braagaard, Natali TV2.dk 19 February 2015 12 April 2015 da https://web.archive.org/web/20150405004244/http://nyhederne.tv2.dk/2015-02-19-oejenvidne-finn-noergaard-forsoegte-at-overmande-attentatmand 5 April 2015 live dmy-all but he was shot and killed with a single round from a stolenhttp://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2015/02/18/193729.htm Terrorangreb i København: Gerningsvåben stammer fra et hjemmerøveri Danmark Radio 18 February 2015 18 February 2015 Terrorist attack in Copenhagen: Perpetrator's weapon came from a home invasion robbery da https://web.archive.org/web/20150218225641/http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2015/02/18/193729.htm 18 February 2015 live M/95 rifle. Nørgaard was attending the event but was on his way to the backyard just for a moment when he faced the gunman. The attacker then fired 27 more rounds from the same weapon through the window of the cultural centre, wounding three police officers.One dead and three injured in Copenhagen 'terrorist attack' Chris Johnston https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/14/copenhagen-blasphemy-lars-vilks-prophet-muhammad-krudttonden-cafe The Guardian 14 February 2015 15 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150215012456/http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/14/copenhagen-blasphemy-lars-vilks-prophet-muhammad-krudttonden-cafe 15 February 2015 live https://www.reuters.com/article/us-denmark-shooting-idUSKBN0LI0N720150214 Man dies in shooting at Danish meeting with artist who drew Mohammad Reuters Sabina Zawadzki Ole Mikkelsen 14 February 2015 12 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150524235136/http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/14/us-denmark-shooting-idUSKBN0LI0N720150214 24 May 2015 live Two of the injured officers were bodyguards belonging to the Danish Security and Intelligence Service. The three Danish police officers, along with two Swedish officers assigned to protect Vilks, returned fire and the attacker fled.http://ekstrabladet.dk/112/fem-politivaaben-blev-affyret-ved-krudttoenden/5447865 Fem politivåben blev affyret ved Krudttønden Ekstrabladet 18 February 2015 18 February 2015 Five Police handguns were fired at Krudttønden da 9 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201109212326/https://ekstrabladet.dk/112/terror-ved-krudttoenden-fem-politivaaben-undersoeges/5447865 livehttp://www.sydsvenskan.se/sverige/svensk-polis-skot-mot-terroristen/ Svensk polis sköt mot terroristen Sydsvenskan 18 February 2015 18 February 2015 Swedish Police shot at the terrorist sv https://web.archive.org/web/20150219022126/http://www.sydsvenskan.se/sverige/svensk-polis-skot-mot-terroristen/ 19 February 2015 livehttp://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/one-dead-three-police/1659726.html One dead, three police hurt in shooting at Copenhagen Islam debate Channel News Asia 12 April 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150423063013/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/one-dead-three-police/1659726.html 23 April 2015 At least 30 bullet holes were visible in the window of the centre.https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/new-shooting-copenhagen-after-attack-freedom-event-cafe New shooting in Copenhagen after attack on freedom event at cafe MSNBC 15 February 2015 15 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150215034016/http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/new-shooting-copenhagen-after-attack-freedom-event-cafe 15 February 2015 live French Ambassador to Denmark François Zimeray, who was a keyspeaker at the event and close to the attacker, stated, "Intuitively I would say there were at least 50 gunshots, and the police here are saying 200."http://www.huffingtonpost.fr/2015/02/14/danemark-fusillade-copenhague-debat-islamisme-liberte-expressio_n_6683918.html? Danemark: une fusillade éclate à Copenhague à l'extérieur d'un bâtiment où se tenait un débat sur l'islamisme et la liberté d'expression Le Huffington Post 14 February 2015 fr 12 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150321110519/http://www.huffingtonpost.fr/2015/02/14/danemark-fusillade-copenhague-debat-islamisme-liberte-expressio_n_6683918.html 21 March 2015 live https://news.yahoo.com/one-dead-copenhagen-shooting-171538319.html Two dead, five injured in Copenhagen shootings Billing Sören 15 February 2015 Yahoo! News 15 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150215123850/http://news.yahoo.com/one-dead-copenhagen-shooting-171538319.html 15 February 2015 live dmy-all During the attack, the Ambassador threw himself on the ground and after a few moments succeeded to escape through a backdoor. He mentions these moments of terror in his book: J'ai vu partout le même visage (published in French and Danish), "I only needed a very short glimpse to know that I had to throw myself on the ground and also that what had just happened in Paris was happening now in Copenhagen, all of us, in the middle of this chaotic room, would be killed immediately, exactly as the editors of Charlie a month earlier.J'ai vu partout le même visage Zimeray François Plon 2016 978-2-259-24896-9 Other participants included FEMEN activist Inna Shevchenko, who was addressing the audience when the shooting took place; editor at Dagbladet Information Niels Ivar Larsen, who spoke at the meeting and later wrote a detailed account of the shooting;Larsen Niels Ivar 'How long will this nightmare last?': first-hand account of Copenhagen gun attack https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/feb/15/how-long-will-this-nightmare-last-first-hand-account-of-copenhagen-gun-attack 16 February 2015 The Guardian 15 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150216084725/http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/feb/15/how-long-will-this-nightmare-last-first-hand-account-of-copenhagen-gun-attack 16 February 2015 liveRuud Hans-Martin Thomt Halvtime etter attentatforsøket twitret den franske ambassadøren: – Fortsatt i live http://www.dagbladet.no/2015/02/14/nyheter/utenriks/attentatforsok/37717294/ 15 February 2015 Dagbladet Nyheter 14 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150214224338/http://www.dagbladet.no/2015/02/14/nyheter/utenriks/attentatforsok/37717294/ 14 February 2015 liveTwin attacks in Copenhagen leave one dead, six injured https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/denmark/11413520/Twin-attacks-in-Copenhagen-leave-one-dead-six-injured.html 15 February 2014 The Telegraph 14 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150215120920/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/denmark/11413520/Twin-attacks-in-Copenhagen-leave-one-dead-six-injured.html 15 February 2015 live and organizer Helle Merete Brix, the latter describing the attack as targeted at Vilks.https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/reports-shots-fired-at-copenhagen-cafe-free-speech-event/2015/02/14/e34f4d5c-b460-11e4-bf39-5560f3918d4b_story.html Shootout at Copenhagen cafe free speech event Washington Post 14 February 2015 Associated Press 23 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20181207170915/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/reports-shots-fired-at-copenhagen-cafe-free-speech-event/2015/02/14/e34f4d5c-b460-11e4-bf39-5560f3918d4b_story.html 7 December 2018 dead According to François Zimeray, "Lars Vilks was the pretext, but we were all the target." After the attack, the suspect hijacked and fled in a dark-coloured Volkswagen Polo. Police warned eyewitnesses to contact them directly, without approaching the vehicle.https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/shots-fired-copenhagen-cafe-free-speech-event-hosted-lars-vilks-n306316 Shots Fired at Copenhagen Cafe Free Speech Event Hosted by Lars Vilks NBC News 14 February 2015 12 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151118134516/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/shots-fired-copenhagen-cafe-free-speech-event-hosted-lars-vilks-n306316 18 November 2015 live The car was later found abandoned a few kilometres away.http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2015/02/14/175113.htm Flugtbil efter attentatforsøg er fundet Mette Stender Pedersen DR.dk 14 February 2015 14 February 2015 Getaway car after assassination attempt found da https://web.archive.org/web/20150214190153/https://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2015/02/14/175113.htm 14 February 2015 live The Swedish police officers had the impression that they hit the attacker, and speculated that he may have worn a bulletproof vest, according to unnamed police sources speaking to Sydsvenskan. Great Synagogue shooting thumb|Købmagergade cordoned off by the police 200 m ft on east of the Great Synagogue three hours after the shooting At 00:50 on 15 February 2015, a second shooting took place at the Great Synagogue on Krystalgade in central Copenhagen.http://www.bt.dk/danmark/mosaisk-trossamfund-37-aarige-dan-blev-draebt-i-terrorangreb Mosaisk Trossamfund: 37-årige Dan blev dræbt i terrorangreb Søren Kjellberg Ishøy 15 February 2015 bt.dk 15 February 2015 da https://web.archive.org/web/20150215124105/http://www.bt.dk/danmark/mosaisk-trossamfund-37-aarige-dan-blev-draebt-i-terrorangreb 15 February 2015 live A bat mitzvah ceremony attended by 80 people was taking place there. The gunman, who pretended to be a drunk approached his target without causing initial suspicion, fired two 7.65 mm rounds and seven 9 mm rounds, hitting Dan Uzan, a 37-year-old Jewish community member on security duty, who later died from the gunshot wound to his head.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31475803 Copenhagen hit by second deadly shooting BBC News 15 February 2015 15 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150215011139/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31475803 15 February 2015 livehttp://politiken.dk/indland/fokus_danmark/fokus_terror/ECE2548175/gerningsmand-snoed-politiet-ved-at-spille-fuld-foran-synagoge/ Gerningsmand snød politiet ved at spille fuld foran synagoge [Offender tricked the police by playing drunk in front of the synagog] Politiken 15 February 2015 7 April 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160419062942/http://politiken.dk/indland/fokus_danmark/fokus_terror/ECE2548175/gerningsmand-snoed-politiet-ved-at-spille-fuld-foran-synagoge/ 19 April 2016 live The gunman also shot and wounded two officers of the Danish Security and Intelligence Service in the arms and legs.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-denmark-shooting-synagogue-idUSKBN0LJ00H20150215 Shots fired at Copenhagen synagogue: Danish police 14 February 2015 12 April 2015 Reuters https://web.archive.org/web/20151006124913/http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/15/us-denmark-shooting-synagogue-idUSKBN0LJ00H20150215 6 October 2015 livehttp://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20150214_Police_1_dead_in_shooting_at_Copenhagen_free_speech_event.html?id=291957101 Denmark on edge as 2nd shooting within hours rocks capital Associated Press 14 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150215053300/http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20150214_Police_1_dead_in_shooting_at_Copenhagen_free_speech_event.html?id=291957101 15 February 2015 livehttps://news.yahoo.com/shots-fired-copenhagen-synagogue-danish-police-002559779.html Shots fired at Copenhagen synagogue: Danish police 14 February 2015 Yahoo! News 14 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150215045324/http://news.yahoo.com/shots-fired-copenhagen-synagogue-danish-police-002559779.html 15 February 2015 live The gunman escaped without managing to enter the building and was not injured by shots fired by the officers. Police evacuated nearby Nørreport Station, the country's busiest rail hub, and did not allow any trains to stop there.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-15/three-injured-in-copenhagen-synagogue-shooting/6107034 Copenhagen shootings: Police kill man close to scene of deadly synagogue and cafe attacks ABC Online 15 February 2015 15 February 2015 Suspect killed Security forces observed the shooter on CCTV coverage. In the early morning of 15 February, the man approached an apartment building the police had under surveillance, which the shooter had visited between the two attacks. When they called out to him, he began firing at them.http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2015/02/15/055541.htm Mand ramt af politiskud ved Nørrebro Station er død Danmarks Radio 15 February 2015 15 February 2015 Man hit by police shots at Nørrebro Station dies da https://web.archive.org/web/20150215092226/http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2015/02/15/055541.htm 15 February 2015 livehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-31475803 Copenhagen shootings: Police kill 'gunman' after two attacks 15 February 2015 12 April 2015 BBC News https://web.archive.org/web/20150412162213/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-31475803 12 April 2015 live In an exchange of gunfire in which the shooter fired one 7.65 mm round and two 9 mm rounds, the police shot and killed him at around 04:50. He died at the corner of Svanevej and Frederikssundsvej, one block west of Nørrebro station in north Copenhagen.http://politiken.dk/indland/ECE2547581/politiet-affyrer-skud-ved-noerrebro-station https://archive.today/20150216085056/http://politiken.dk/indland/ECE2547581/politiet-affyrer-skud-ved-noerrebro-station dead 16 February 2015 Politiet har dræbt en mand ved Nørrebro Station politiken.dk 15 February 2015 15 February 2015 Police kill man at Nørrebro Station da The chief police inspector confirmed that the deceased was the culprit behind the shootings. According to the legal counsel of the two police officers who shot the shooter, they fired at least 30 shots before he collapsed, causing the lawyer to believe the shooter was wearing a bulletproof vest.http://ekstrabladet.dk/112/advokat-politiet-skoed-30-skud-efter-omar/5447432 Advokat: Politiet skød 30 skud efter Omar Ekstrabladet 18 February 2015 18 February 2015 Lawyer: Police fired 30 rounds at Omar da https://web.archive.org/web/20150218142402/http://ekstrabladet.dk/112/advokat-politiet-skoed-30-skud-efter-omar/5447432 18 February 2015 live Perpetrator thumb|right|Omar El-Hussein Omar Abdel Hamid El-Hussein (ar عمر عبد الحميد الحسين ʿUmar ʿAbd al-Ḥamīd al-Ḥusayn; 11 September 1992 – 15 February 2015), a 22-year-old man, was identified as the suspected shooter. He was born in Vordingborg, Denmark, to Jordanian-Palestinian parents, and grew up in Copenhagen and in Jordan.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31489264 Omar El-Hussein: Copenhagen criminal to prison radical BBC News 16 February 2015 16 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150216153156/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31489264 16 February 2015 liveGreen Chris Orange, Richard Copenhagen shootings: Suspected gunman Omar Abdel Hamid El-Hussein was a Danish national with a history of gang violence The Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/copenhagen-shootings-suspected-gunman-omar-abdel-hamid-elhussein-was-a-danish-national-with-a-history-of-gang-violence-10047741.html 16 February 2015 15 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150216021102/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/copenhagen-shootings-suspected-gunman-omar-abdel-hamid-elhussein-was-a-danish-national-with-a-history-of-gang-violence-10047741.html 16 February 2015 livehttp://www.thelocal.dk/20150215/suspected-gunman-born-and-raised-in-denmark Suspected gunman born and raised in Denmark thelocal.dk 15 February 2015 12 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150421235443/http://www.thelocal.dk/20150215/suspected-gunman-born-and-raised-in-denmark 21 April 2015 live Danish police previously stated that the subject was 22 years old and well known to the Danish intelligence services.http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/02/shooting-targets-synagogue-denmark-capital-150215003951195.html Police say Copenhagen attacks suspect killed aljazeera.com 12 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150327161915/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/02/shooting-targets-synagogue-denmark-capital-150215003951195.html 27 March 2015 live El-Hussein spent most of his childhood in Mjølnerparken in Nørrebro. When he was in primary school, his parents divorced and he lived with his mother. When he was twelve years old, his mother sent him to Jordan where he spent three years. Upon returning to Denmark he had problems in school. He for a time attended a Higher Preparatory Examination at a Danish Voksenuddannelsescenter (VUC) in Hvidovre. He became a member of the Brothas gang in Mjølnerparken, and was sentenced twice for violence, possession of an illegal weapon, and hashish possession before 2013. He was a visitor to the al-Faruq mosque in Nørrebro, a mosque whose imam in 2017 posted a video of his sermon on YouTube which encouraged the murder of Jews.http://nyheder.tv2.dk/krimi/2018-07-24-imam-tiltalt-for-at-bifalde-drab-paa-joeder-for-foerste-gang-nogensinde Imam tiltalt for at bifalde drab på jøder for første gang nogensinde 24 July 2018 nyheder.tv2.dk 13 August 2018 da-DK https://web.archive.org/web/20180727182328/http://nyheder.tv2.dk/krimi/2018-07-24-imam-tiltalt-for-at-bifalde-drab-paa-joeder-for-foerste-gang-nogensinde 27 July 2018 live In November 2013, the police wanted El-Hussein for an indiscriminate knife attack on a man riding a suburban train in Copenhagen. He was arrested in January 2014, and remanded in custody. The prison had concerns about his bizarre and fanatical behaviour in prison and filed report to the Danish Intelligence Service in September 2014, as they found that he had changed behaviour and become "extremely religious".Cathrine Bloch (17 February 2015) PET: Ingen grund til at tro, at 22-årig planlagde terrorangreb https://web.archive.org/web/20150924120409/http://www.b.dk/nationalt/pet-ingen-grund-til-at-tro-at-22-aarig-planlagde-terrorangreb 24 September 2015 da Berlingske Tidende In December 2014, he was sentenced to two years in prison. He was, however, released on 30 January 2015, after having been imprisoned for one year (11 months in custody before sentencing and 1½ month after).Mette Richardt and Michael Lund (17 February 2015) Skoleleder: Vi forsøgte at tale Omar og hans mor til fornuft https://web.archive.org/web/20150217221036/http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2015/02/17/181718.htm 17 February 2015 da Danmarks Radio CNN reported that he "swore fidelity to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a posting made on what's apparently his Facebook page just before the weekend shooting spree."https://edition.cnn.com/2015/02/16/europe/denmark-shootings/ Denmark terror suspect swore fidelity to ISIS leader on Facebook page Ralph Ellis Holly Yan Susanne Gargiulo 16 February 2015 12 April 2015 CNN https://web.archive.org/web/20150225034158/http://edition.cnn.com/2015/02/16/europe/denmark-shootings/ 25 February 2015 live Alleged helpers Shortly after the two attacks, four migrants residing in Denmark were arrested at various addresses in Copenhagen and charged under the anti-terrorism legislation: Two for helping to dispose of the M/95 assault rifle used in the Krudttønden attack, one for being in possession of ammunition identical to that used in the Great Synagogue attack (some of which is believed to have been handed over to the perpetrator), and all four for providing clothes, a backpack and internet access to the perpetrator in the period in between the Krudttønden and Great Synagogue attack.Anklageskrift: Tiltalte gav Omar El-Hussein ammunition og hjalp ham af med mordvåben http://www.b.dk/nationalt/anklageskrift-tiltalte-gav-omar-el-hussein-ammunition-og-hjalp-ham-af-med-mordvaa 8 February 2016 Berlingske 4 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160216213824/http://www.b.dk/nationalt/anklageskrift-tiltalte-gav-omar-el-hussein-ammunition-og-hjalp-ham-af-med-mordvaa 16 February 2016 liveCopenhagen attacker's alleged helpers go on trial http://www.thelocal.dk/20160308/alleged-helpers-of-copenhagen-attacker-go-on-trial 9 April 2016 The Local 8 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160414153311/http://www.thelocal.dk/20160308/alleged-helpers-of-copenhagen-attacker-go-on-trial 14 April 2016 live Amid heavy security a major court case against the four defendants began in Copenhagen Municipal Court in March 2016.http://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/hjalp-de-omar-el-hussein-nu-begynder-sagen-mod-fire-maend-i-terrorsagen Hjalp de Omar el-Hussein? Nu begynder sagen mod fire mænd i terrorsagen DR 10 March 2016 19 June 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160816234800/http://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/hjalp-de-omar-el-hussein-nu-begynder-sagen-mod-fire-maend-i-terrorsagen 16 August 2016 live On the first day of the court case, the court ban against naming the four was lifted by the judge. Some Danish and international media chose to name the four defendants, some chose not to. All four are affiliated with or members of immigrant criminal gangs in Copenhagen and have extensive criminal records covering minor crimes such as theft to more serious convictions for armed robbery, assault, attempted murder and possession of illegal and dangerous weapons and explosives.http://ekstrabladet.dk/112/article5983334.ece LIVE: Fire tiltalt for terror – nu starter retssagen ekstrabladet.dk 10 March 2016 19 June 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160820235236/http://ekstrabladet.dk/112/article5983334.ece 20 August 2016 live The four were named as; 26-year-old Bhostan Hussain, 31-year-old Mahmoud Rabea, 23-year-old Ibrahim Abbas, and 20-year-old Liban Salesian Elmi. The court case has been marred by interruptions and outbursts from Rabea, who amongst other things called the female judge "a pig", "a nazi-whore" and asked her to perform fellatio on him.http://www.bt.dk/krimi/omars-hjaelper-amok-i-retten-du-kan-fucking-sutte-min-omskaarede-p..-0 Omars hjælper amok i retten: 'Du kan fucking sutte min omskårede p..!' www.bt.dk 15 April 2016 19 June 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160704170714/http://www.bt.dk/krimi/omars-hjaelper-amok-i-retten-du-kan-fucking-sutte-min-omskaarede-p..-0 4 July 2016 live These insults uttered in a public court house are punishable by Danish law with up to six months in jail and according to Danish media Rabea has been charged for the offences. Victims thumb|In memory of Dan Uzan. The plaque in Great Synagogue of Copenhagen, which commemorates the terrorist attack Film director Finn Nørgaard, aged 55, was killed with a single shot from an M/95 in the Krudttønden attack.http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2015/02/15/113410.htm Filminstruktør var lørdagens første offer i København Peter Krogh Andersen Danmarks Radio 15 February 2015 15 February 2015 Film director was Saturday's first victim in Copenhagen da https://web.archive.org/web/20150215124226/http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2015/02/15/113410.htm 15 February 2015 live Nørgaard directed and produced documentaries for Danish television.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/denmark/11413226/Copenhagen-shooting-during-debate-on-Islam.html Copenhagen shooting during debate on Islam – Telegraph 15 February 2015 12 April 2015 Telegraph.co.uk https://web.archive.org/web/20150410094405/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/denmark/11413226/Copenhagen-shooting-during-debate-on-Islam.html 10 April 2015 live Dan Uzan, a 37-year-old volunteer security guard, was killed in the Great Synagogue attack. At the time, a bat mitzvah ceremony was taking place in the synagogue, with about 80 people in attendance.http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4626584,00.html Jewish guard dead, two police wounded in shooting at Copenhagen synagogue ynet 15 February 2015 12 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150411134421/http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4626584,00.html 11 April 2015 liveYnet news http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4626623,00.html Victim near the synagogue in Copenhagen: Dan Uzan, whose father was an Israeli 15 February 2015 15 February 2015 he https://web.archive.org/web/20150215124204/http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4626623,00.html 15 February 2015 live Ynet כתבי https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/15/dan-uzan-copenhagen-attack_n_6688298.html Denmark Chief Rabbi Mourns Loss Of 'Irreplaceable' Jewish Guard Following Attack The Huffington Post 12 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150219030644/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/15/dan-uzan-copenhagen-attack_n_6688298.html 19 February 2015 liveJyllands-Posten http://jyllands-posten.dk/indland/politiretsvaesen/ECE7451889/En-dr%C3%A6bt-i-skyderi-ved-K%C3%B8benhavns-synagoge En dræbt i skyderi ved Københavns synagoge 15 February 2015 15 February 2015 One killed in Copenhagen Synagogue shooting da dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150215124154/http://jyllands-posten.dk/indland/politiretsvaesen/ECE7451889/En-dr%C3%A6bt-i-skyderi-ved-K%C3%B8benhavns-synagoge/ 15 February 2015 Uzan, the son of a Danish mother and Israeli father, was Jewish, and his family are active members of the Copenhagen Jewish community.http://www.algemeiner.com/2015/02/16/danish-jewish-community-grapples-with-attack-aftermath/ Danish Jewish Community Grapples With Attack Aftermath Algemeiner.com 12 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150216202954/http://www.algemeiner.com/2015/02/16/danish-jewish-community-grapples-with-attack-aftermath/ 16 February 2015 livehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/15/copenhagen-shooting-the-victims-finn-norgaard-dan-uzan-denmark Copenhagen attacks – the victims Caroline Davies the Guardian 15 February 2015 12 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150424034841/http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/15/copenhagen-shooting-the-victims-finn-norgaard-dan-uzan-denmark 24 April 2015 live Uzan was buried at Copenhagen's Jewish Western Cemetery on 18 February 2015, with Prime Minister Thorning-Schmidt among those attending. Police snipers guarded the funeral. Jewish man killed in Copenhagen synagogue attack laid to rest https://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/jewish-world-news/1.643075 Haaretz 18 February 2015 12 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415003111/http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/jewish-world-news/1.643075 15 April 2015 dead Five police officers were wounded in the attacks, but none of their injuries were life-threatening and all had been discharged from hospital within three days of the Great Synagogue attack.http://jyllands-posten.dk/indland/politiretsvaesen/ECE7458523/Alle+fem+s%C3%A5rede+politifolk+er+udskrevet+efter+angreb/ Alle fem sårede politifolk er udskrevet efter angreb Jyllands-Posten 17 February 2015 19 February 2015 da https://web.archive.org/web/20150226001045/http://jyllands-posten.dk/indland/politiretsvaesen/ECE7458523/Alle+fem+s%C3%A5rede+politifolk+er+udskrevet+efter+angreb/ 26 February 2015 live Investigation Danish police stated that they investigated the case as an act of terror, and possibly an assassination attempt on Vilks, though they did not know the motive of the perpetrator.http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2015/02/14/185325.htm Politiet: Vi efterforsker skud på Østerbro som terror Maja Lærke Maach dr.dk 14 February 2015 14 February 2015 Police: We investigate shots on Østerbro as terror da https://web.archive.org/web/20150214190245/https://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2015/02/14/185325.htm 14 February 2015 livehttps://www.wsj.com/articles/shots-fired-at-copenhagen-free-speech-event-1423932590 One Dead in Copenhagen Shooting That May Have Targeted Cartoonist Sam Schechner 14 February 2015 WSJ 14 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150214211112/http://www.wsj.com/articles/shots-fired-at-copenhagen-free-speech-event-1423932590 14 February 2015 live On 16 February 2015, the police reported that one of the injured officers had received a shot to the chest but his bulletproof vest prevented it from seriously injuring him. http://ekstrabladet.dk/nyheder/terror/betjent-reddet-af-skudsikker-vest/5444742 Betjent reddet af skudsikker vest Ekstrabladet 16 February 2015 16 February 2015 Police officer saved by bulletproof vest da https://web.archive.org/web/20150216134811/http://ekstrabladet.dk/nyheder/terror/betjent-reddet-af-skudsikker-vest/5444742 16 February 2015 live dmy-all Højberg Kamp Anders Forsøgt myrdet: Betjent reddet af skudsikker vest [Attempted murder: Officer saved by bulletproof vest] http://www.avisen.dk/forsoegt-myrdet-betjent-reddet-af-skudsikker-vest_309188.aspx Avisen 20 February 2015 da 18 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150220050151/http://www.avisen.dk/forsoegt-myrdet-betjent-reddet-af-skudsikker-vest_309188.aspx 20 February 2015 live Later the same day, the police reported that at Krudttønden the attacker used a variant of the Colt Canada C7 rifle issued as M/95 to the armed forces in Denmark, while he used a pistol at the synagogue. The police further reported that two men aged 19 and 22 have been charged with helping the attacker dispose of the assault rifle.Men charged over Copenhagen attacks https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-31485086 16 February 2015 BBC News 16 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150216082003/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-31485086 16 February 2015 live On 17 February, police confirmed the shooter's identity, that the two pistols fired during the synagogue attack were recovered from the shooter at Svanevej, and that the M/95 recovered near Mjølnerparken was indeed used during the attack at Krudttønden.http://politiken.dk/indland/fokus_danmark/fokus_terror/ECE2551129/gerningsmand-skoed-i-alt-40-gange-ved-terrorangreb/ Politiken Gerningsmand skød i alt 40 gange ved terrorangreb 17 February 2015 17 February 2015 Perpetrator shot 40 times during terrorist attack da https://web.archive.org/web/20150219161000/http://politiken.dk/indland/fokus_danmark/fokus_terror/ECE2551129/gerningsmand-skoed-i-alt-40-gange-ved-terrorangreb/ 19 February 2015 live The following day, the police reported that the M/95 had been issued to the Danish Home Guard but had been burgled from a private home. Aftermath Dagbladet Information published a photo of flowers laid where the killer died.http://www.information.dk/524863 Ekspert: Særligt program bør sættes ind mod radikaliserede fængselsindsatte Johannes Hau Nørgaard 18 February 2015 23 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150220064805/http://www.information.dk/524863 20 February 2015 live Politiken reported "the perpetrator also gets flowers".http://politiken.dk/fotografier/nyhedsfoto/ECE2548444/draebte-mindes-i-koebenhavn---gerningsmanden-faar-ogsaa-blomster/ JSP Page 23 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150218113947/http://politiken.dk/fotografier/nyhedsfoto/ECE2548444/draebte-mindes-i-koebenhavn---gerningsmanden-faar-ogsaa-blomster/ 18 February 2015 live The Jyllands-Posten reported that at 16:30 local time the same day, a group of 30 young masked men removed the flowers.http://jyllands-posten.dk/indland/kbh/ECE7456593/%C2%BBHver-fredag-fra-nu-vil-vi-bede-for-Omar%C2%AB/ "Hver fredag fra nu vil vi bede for Omar" 16 February 2015 22 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150226001248/http://jyllands-posten.dk/indland/kbh/ECE7456593/%C2%BBHver-fredag-fra-nu-vil-vi-bede-for-Omar%C2%AB/ 26 February 2015 live The New York Times reported that the group "shouted 'Allahu akbar', or 'God is great', as they removed flowers laid in memorial".https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/17/world/europe/copenhagen-denmark-attacks.html?_r=0 Anger of Suspect in Danish Killings Is Seen as Only Loosely Tied to Islam The New York Times 16 February 2015 22 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150217143740/http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/17/world/europe/copenhagen-denmark-attacks.html?_r=0 17 February 2015 live Higgins Andrew Eddy Melissa The Local of Sweden reported, "One of the men told reporters that they removed the flowers because it is not a Muslim tradition to lay flowers for dead people."http://www.thelocal.se/20150216/shots-fired-at-lars-vilks-meeting-in-copenhagen As it happened: Denmark mourns terror victims 16 February 2015 22 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150219033529/http://www.thelocal.se/20150216/shots-fired-at-lars-vilks-meeting-in-copenhagen 19 February 2015 live A wire from Agence France Presse published by La Dernière Heure of Belgium read, "An elderly woman, who brought flowers but did not wish to be identified, said 'the boy didn't know what he was doing.http://www.dhnet.be/actu/monde/bouquets-et-bougies-en-hommage-au-tueur-presume-a-copenhague-54e21c1e35700d75229d408e Bouquets et bougies en hommage au tueur présumé à Copenhague AFP 22 February 2015 18 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150218135858/http://www.dhnet.be/actu/monde/bouquets-et-bougies-en-hommage-au-tueur-presume-a-copenhague-54e21c1e35700d75229d408e live The National Post of Canada reported, We've put flowers here because we must remember him,' said a young Arab man, who gave his name as Mohammed. 'He was a good guy. We don't believe he did anything wrong.https://nationalpost.com/news/world/a-floral-tribute-in-copenhagen-to-the-good-guy-gunman-he-stabbed-a-guy-ok-but-it-was-only-in-the-leg Omar el-Hussein tributes removed within hours by concerned group of Muslim youths David Chazan 17 February 2015 National Post 22 February 2015 https://archive.today/20150222085826/http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/02/17/a-floral-tribute-in-copenhagen-to-the-good-guy-gunman-he-stabbed-a-guy-ok-but-it-was-only-in-the-leg/ 22 February 2015 live TV2 Denmark reported, "The many flowers at the perpetrator's death place has led to many reactions both in Danish and international media."http://www.dagbladet.no/2015/02/17/kultur/meninger/kommentar/kobenhavn/terror/37761866/ Det blir ikke mer samhold og blomster. Det blir mer krangling og hardere debatter Dagbladet.no 17 February 2015 22 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150222125100/http://www.dagbladet.no/2015/02/17/kultur/meninger/kommentar/kobenhavn/terror/37761866/ 22 February 2015 live On 20 February around 600–700 people, the majority of whom were young Muslim men, attended the burial of the killer who was interred at the Muslim burial site in Brøndby.600–700 mødte op til Omar Ebdel Hamid El-Husseins begravelse http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2015/02/20/143951.htm 2 March 2015 Danmarks Radio 20 February 2015 600–700 attend Omar Ebdel Hamid El-Hussein funeral da https://web.archive.org/web/20150223231528/http://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/2015/02/20/143951.htm 23 February 2015 livehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/20/copenhagen-shooting-funeral-gunman Copenhagen shootings: hundreds attend funeral of gunman The Guardian 20 February 2015 12 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150424025529/http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/20/copenhagen-shooting-funeral-gunman 24 April 2015 livehttp://www.nrk.no/verden/flere-hundre-i-begravelsen-til-el-hussein-1.12221337 Flere hundre i begravelsen til El-Hussein NRK Several hundred attend El-Hussein funeral no 20 February 2015 12 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150329040719/http://www.nrk.no/verden/flere-hundre-i-begravelsen-til-el-hussein-1.12221337 29 March 2015 livehttp://jyllands-posten.dk/indland/ECE7469886/Hundreder-begravede-terrorist-H%C3%A5ber-han-tilgives/ Hundreder begravede terrorist: Håber, han tilgives 20 February 2015 22 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150226001252/http://jyllands-posten.dk/indland/ECE7469886/Hundreder-begravede-terrorist-H%C3%A5ber-han-tilgives/ 26 February 2015 live The Friday prayer at the mosque, which had been followed by a brief ceremony for the gunman, drew an estimated 3,000 people, reported by mosque guards to be double the usual number, leading many to have to stand outside the mosque during the sermon.http://politiken.dk/indland/fokus_danmark/fokus_terror/ECE2556325/flere-hundrede-sagde-farvel-til-draebt-attentatmand/ Flere hundrede sagde farvel til dræbt attentatmand Politiken da 20 February 2015 12 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150222172504/http://politiken.dk/indland/fokus_danmark/fokus_terror/ECE2556325/flere-hundrede-sagde-farvel-til-draebt-attentatmand/ 22 February 2015 live Reactions thumb|upright|Flowers in front of the Great Synagogue on 15 February, after Dan Uzan was killed thumbnail|Memorial at Krudttønden National Queen Margrethe II of Denmark wrote in response, "It is with sadness that I learn the extent of the past days' events. My thoughts are with the slain filmmaker and the young guard from the Jewish community, who became the target of the perpetrator's actions. It is important that we in such a serious situation stand together and cherish the values that Denmark is based on."https://politiken.dk/indland/fokus_danmark/fokus_terror/ECE2547983/dronningen-sender-sine-tanker-til-ofre-for-terrorangreb/ Dronningen sender sine tanker til ofre for terrorangreb The Queen sends her thoughts to the victims of terror attack Politiken 15 February 2015 24 September 2016 Kristiansen, Cecilie Lund da https://web.archive.org/web/20160927005130/https://politiken.dk/indland/fokus_danmark/fokus_terror/ECE2547983/dronningen-sender-sine-tanker-til-ofre-for-terrorangreb/ 27 September 2016 live dmy-all Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt condemned the "cynical act of terror" and stated, "We don't know the motive for the attacks but we know that there are forces that want to harm Denmark, that want to crush our freedom of expression, our belief in liberty. We are not facing a fight between Islam and the West, it is not a fight between Muslims and non-Muslims."https://www.haaretz.com/news/world/1.642523 Report: Suspected gunman behind Copenhagen attacks only just released from jail Haaretz 15 February 2015 16 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150215181925/http://www.haaretz.com/news/world/1.642523 15 February 2015 dead dmy-all http://www.dpa-international.com/news/international/danish-security-copenhagen-shootings-inspired-by-paris-attacks-a-44254321-img-2.html Copenhagen shootings likely "inspired" by Paris attacks dpa Deutsche Presse-Agentur 15 February 2015 16 February 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150216053317/http://www.dpa-international.com/news/international/danish-security-copenhagen-shootings-inspired-by-paris-attacks-a-44254321-img-2.html 16 February 2015 Danish ambassador to Israel Jesper Vahr urged Danish Jews not to leave Denmark and said, "We will do everything in our power so that the Jewish community in Denmark feels safe."Zino, Aviram. "Denmark contradicts Netanyahu, urges Jews to stay put despite terror attacks." https://web.archive.org/web/20150224084913/http://www.jpost.com/Diaspora/Denmark-contradicts-Netanyahu-urges-Jews-to-stay-put-despite-terror-attacks-391074 24 February 2015 Jerusalem Post. 15 February 2015. 23 February 2015. The synagogue's Rabbi Jair Melchior stated, "Terror is not a reason to move to Israel ... Hopefully the [police] should do what they do, but our lives have to continue naturally. Terror's goal is to change our lives and we won't let it ... We lost a dear member of the community and now we have to continue doing what he did, which was helping to continue regular Jewish lives in Denmark. This is the real answer to [this] vicious, cruel and cowardly act of terror."https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/15/european-jewish-association-protection-antisemitic-attacks-copenhagen European Jewish Association calls for increased protection of institutions Nadia Khomami 16 February 2015 12 April 2015 The Guardian https://web.archive.org/web/20150322014125/http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/15/european-jewish-association-protection-antisemitic-attacks-copenhagen 22 March 2015 live The Danish Islamic Council condemned the attack, saying, "The Danish Islamic Council invites everyone in Danish society to unite in the fight against extremism and terrorism."http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2015/02/15/0215003933.htm Dansk Islamisk Råd: Håber gerningsmand fanges snart Danmarks Radio 15 February 2015 15 February 2015 Danish Islamic Council: Hope the perpetrator will be caught soon da https://web.archive.org/web/20150215033224/http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2015/02/15/0215003933.htm 15 February 2015 livehttp://nyhederne.tv2.dk/krimi/2015-02-15-dansk-islamisk-raad-haaber-gerningsmand-fanges-snart Dansk Islamisk Råd: Håber gerningsmand fanges snart Nyhederne.tv2.dk 15 February 2015 15 February 2015 Danish Islamic Council: Hope the perpetrator will be caught soon da https://web.archive.org/web/20150215124553/http://nyhederne.tv2.dk/krimi/2015-02-15-dansk-islamisk-raad-haaber-gerningsmand-fanges-snart 15 February 2015 live Security Jens Madsen of the Danish Security and Intelligence Service resigned in May just a few hours before the release of a report detailing the police response to the two shooting. It revealed that it took four hours from the first shooting for police protection to be present at the synagogue, which Justice Minister Mette Frederiksen deemed "not satisfactory."https://news.yahoo.com/danish-intelligence-chief-steps-down-criticism-182134972.html Danish intelligence chief steps down after criticism AFP/Yahoo 6 May 2015 14 January 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305132607/http://news.yahoo.com/danish-intelligence-chief-steps-down-criticism-182134972.html 5 March 2016 live Despite prison authorities warning that El-Hussein was at risk of radicalisation, the Danish Intelligence Service stated that it had "no reason" to believe he was planning the attacks. International The attacks were condemned by foreign leaders, including Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott,https://www.theaustralian.com.au/in-depth/terror/tony-abbott-signals-crackdown-on-borders-amid-terror-threat/news-story/564198216e78754e9f823518f96b1fc1 Tony Abbott signals crackdown on borders amid terror threat 15 February 2015 15 February 2015 The Australian Australian Associated Press Sheridan Greg 15 February 2015 subscription https://web.archive.org/web/20150215124444/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/in-depth/terror/tony-abbott-signals-crackdown-on-borders-amid-terror-threat/story-fnpdbcmu-1227220458663?nk=fb044e93d72cb29142fb3dd1722495fe live French President François Hollande,http://www.lexpress.fr/actualite/monde/europe/danemark-ce-que-l-on-sait-de-l-attentat-de-copenhague_1651677.html Danemark: ce que l'on sait de l'attentat de Copenhague L'Express 14 February 2015 15 February 2015 Denmark: what is known about the attack in Copenhagen fr https://web.archive.org/web/20150214221816/http://www.lexpress.fr/actualite/monde/europe/danemark-ce-que-l-on-sait-de-l-attentat-de-copenhague_1651677.html 14 February 2015 live Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte,http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/33970/Aanslag-Kopenhagen/article/detail/3851859/2015/02/15/Rutte-Laffe-aanslagen-op-vrije-mening-in-Kopenhagen.dhtml Rutte: Laffe aanslagen op vrije mening in Kopenhagen Redactie AD Rutte: Cowardly attacks on freedom of opinion in Copenhagen 12 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150424225503/http://www.ad.nl/ad/nl/33970/Aanslag-Kopenhagen/article/detail/3851859/2015/02/15/Rutte-Laffe-aanslagen-op-vrije-mening-in-Kopenhagen.dhtml 24 April 2015 live Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg, Dagen http://www.dagen.no/Nyheter/nyheter/Solberg-%E2%80%93-Et-avskyelig-voldsangrep-169001 Solberg: – Et avskyelig voldsangrep 14 February 2015 15 February 2015 Solberg: – an abominable attack of violence no https://web.archive.org/web/20150215054755/http://www.dagen.no/Nyheter/nyheter/Solberg-%E2%80%93-Et-avskyelig-voldsangrep-169001 15 February 2015 live dmy-all Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, http://presidency.ro/?_RID=det&tb=date&id=15500&_PRID=lazi Ref.: Președintele României, domnul Klaus Iohannis, condamnă cu fermitate atacurile teroriste de la Copenhaga presidency.ro 15 February 2015 15 February 2015 ro https://web.archive.org/web/20150215211524/http://presidency.ro/?_RID=det&tb=date&id=15500&_PRID=lazi 15 February 2015 live dmy-all Sahrawi President Mohamed AbdelazizPresident of Republic offers condolences after terrorist attacks in Copenhagen http://www.spsrasd.info/en/content/president-republic-offers-condolences-after-terrorist-attacks-copenhagen Sahara Press Service 17 February 2015 26 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150226025356/http://www.spsrasd.info/en/content/president-republic-offers-condolences-after-terrorist-attacks-copenhagen 26 February 2015 dead and British Prime Minister David Cameron.https://twitter.com/David_Cameron/status/566670568653869057 I condemn the shootings in #Copenhagen. #Freespeech must always be protected. My thoughts are with the Danish people. 14 February 2015 12 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150215124414/https://twitter.com/David_Cameron/status/566670568653869057 15 February 2015 live Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (campaigning for reelection at the time) stated, "We send our condolences to the Danish people, and also to the Jewish community in Denmark. Once again Jews are murdered on the soil of Europe just for being Jews. This wave of terror attacks is expected to continue, including these murderous anti-Semitic attacks. Obviously Jews deserve protection in every country, but ... Israel is the home of every Jew ... Israel awaits you with open arms."https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-copenhagen-attack-pm-urges-that-jews-move-to-israel/ After Copenhagen attack, PM urges that Jews move to Israel The Times of Israel 15 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150215162805/https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-copenhagen-attack-pm-urges-that-jews-move-to-israel/ 15 February 2015 live In response to Netanyahu's statement, Danish Chief Rabbi Melchior declared himself "disappointed", and said that, "Terror is not a reason to move to Israel".https://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/1.642552 Danish chief rabbi responds to Netanyahu: Terror is not a reason to move to Israel Haaretz 15 February 2015 14 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150313175905/http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/1.642552 13 March 2015 dead International organizations The European Commission released a statement condemning the attack, saying, "The European Commission and the High Representative deplore the attacks in Copenhagen costing the life of at least two citizens and injuring several others. Even one life is one too many. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. Europe stands united with Denmark in upholding freedom of speech and freedom of expression. We stand against anti-Semitism and all forms of discrimination. Europe will not be intimidated."http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-15-4431_en.htm Statement by the European Commission following today's shooting in Copenhagen. 14 February 2015 12 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150326193200/http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-15-4431_en.htm 26 March 2015 live European Council President Donald Tusk called the attack "another brutal terrorist attack targeted at our fundamental values and freedoms, including the freedom of expression."https://www.reuters.com/article/us-denmark-shooting-idUSKBN0LI0N720150215 Danish police say kill suspect in Copenhagen attacks Reuters 15 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150215012515/http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/15/us-denmark-shooting-idUSKBN0LI0N720150215 15 February 2015 live Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of Index on Censorship, said, "The ability to express ourselves freely, to attend meetings and debates without fear of violence, is fundamental to a free society. Free speech must be protected."http://www.indexoncensorship.org/2015/02/index-censorship-statement-blasphemy-debate-attack-copenhagen/ Index on Censorship statement on blasphemy debate attack in Copenhagen 14 February 2015 12 April 2015 Index on Censorship https://web.archive.org/web/20150317032956/http://www.indexoncensorship.org/2015/02/index-censorship-statement-blasphemy-debate-attack-copenhagen/ 17 March 2015 live The Norwegian Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, running Scandinavia's largest mosque,Scandinavia's largest mosque opened by Ahmadiyya Muslim Community https://www.alislam.org/egazette/press-release/scandinavias-largest-mosque-opened-by-ahmadiyya-muslim-community/ alislam.org 18 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150218035108/https://www.alislam.org/egazette/press-release/scandinavias-largest-mosque-opened-by-ahmadiyya-muslim-community/ 18 February 2015 live condemned the attacks. Haroon Chaudhry, a spokesman of the mosque, spoke of the importance of mosques to publicly denounce acts of terrorism and extremism. Claiming that these acts of terror were in contradiction to Quranic teachings, he said, "The Quran states explicitly that blasphemy is not punishable."http://www.nettavisen.no/dittoslo/--koranen-slar-utvetydig-fast-at-blasfemi-ikke-skal-straffes/8542776.html Koranen slår utvetydig fast at blasfemi ikke skal straffes Nettavisen 15 February 2015 17 February 2015 The Quran states unambiguously that blasphemy is not to be punished no https://web.archive.org/web/20150218021419/http://www.nettavisen.no/dittoslo/--koranen-slar-utvetydig-fast-at-blasfemi-ikke-skal-straffes/8542776.html 18 February 2015 live dmy-all In a press release, the Scandinavian branch of Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir did not condemn the attacks but said Danish politicians, among others, were to blame. They specifically said, "Danish politicians and opinion-formers hold no moral authority to designate neither Muslims nor Islam as violent, when you consider how much blood they have on their hands. ... We, as a Muslim community, should under no circumstances succumb to pressure and accept the premise that Islam is on trial."http://jyllands-posten.dk/indland/ECE7453442/Hizb-ut-Tahrir-Tag-ikke-afstand/ Hizb ut-Tahrir: Tag ikke afstand Jyllandsposten 16 February 2015 27 March 2015 Hizb ut-Tahrir: Do not condemn da https://web.archive.org/web/20150320092054/http://jyllands-posten.dk/indland/ECE7453442/Hizb-ut-Tahrir-Tag-ikke-afstand/ 20 March 2015 live See also Police shoot dead suspect in Copenhagen attacks 1985 Copenhagen bombings by Hezbollah 2010 Copenhagen terror plot Contemporary antisemitism in Denmark Curtis Culwell Center attack Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy Kurt Westergaard—Danish cartoonist targeted in an attack in 2010 Lars Hedegaard—Danish author targeted in an attack in 2013 Terrorism in the European Union References Category:2015 in Copenhagen Category:2015 mass shootings in Europe Category:2015 murders in Denmark Category:Antisemitism in Denmark Category:2015 in Judaism Category:Crime in Copenhagen Category:Deaths by firearm in Denmark Category:Events relating to freedom of expression Category:Failed assassination attempts in Europe Category:February 2015 crimes in Europe Category:February 2015 in Denmark Category:Islam and antisemitism Category:Islamic terrorism in Denmark Category:Islamic terrorist incidents in 2015 Category:Attacks on coffeehouses and cafés in Europe Category:Østerbro Category:Spree shootings in Denmark Category:21st-century terrorist incidents in Denmark Category:Terrorist incidents in Europe in 2015 Category:21st-century attacks on Jewish institutions Category:Attacks on buildings and structures in Denmark Category:Attacks on religious buildings and structures in Europe Category:Attacks on buildings and structures in 2015 Category:Palestinian terrorist incidents in Denmark Category:2010s disasters in Denmark