Quebec City mosque shooting: condolences book created for victims, families

The Quebec government has created a book of condolences to allow the public to pay tribute to the victims of the attack on an Islamic cultural centre in Quebec City.

READ MORE: Vigils planned in Montreal after Quebec City mosque shooting

Flags at city hall in Montreal and the National Assembly in Quebec City will fly at half-mast.

The lights at city hall will also be turned off.

As of 12 p.m., a GoFundMe campaign started by Canada Zakat Team in Mississauga, Ont., has raised over $17,000 for the victims’ families.

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READ MORE: Montreal police increasing presence around mosques after Quebec City attack

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Following the attack, Montreal police chief Philippe Pichet announced Monday there will be an increased police presence at mosques and around the city.

A mass vigil is also set to be held at the Jean-Talon train station, by the Parc Metro exit at 6 p.m. Monday.

READ MORE: ‘Islamophobia exists,’ Montreal Muslim community in shock following Quebec City mosque attack

Another vigil is set to take place at the Saint-Michel Metro station at 5:30 p.m.

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Attack in Quebec City

Sunday night, six people were killed and eight more were injured, including several children, during a shooting at the Centre Culturel Islamique de Quebec in Sainte-Foy.

Police and public officials are treating the incident at the Quebec mosque as an act of terrorism.

READ MORE: Anti-Muslim incidents in Quebec: a timeline

In a message to Quebec’s Muslim community Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard said, “We are with you, this is your home, we are all Quebecers.”

READ MORE: Canadian leaders express outrage and shock at Quebec mosque attack

The suspect has since been identified as Alexandre Bissonnette.

He faces six charges of first-degree murder and five counts of attempted murder with a restricted firearm.

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