UPDATE-4 Jordanians killed in New Zealand mosque attacks

UPDATES DEATH TOLL

By Laith Joneidi

AMMAN (AA) – Jordan on Saturday confirmed the death of four of its citizens in a deadly attack on two mosques in New Zealand.

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said the death toll rose to four after two injured Jordanians died of their injuries.

The ministry said six other Jordanians were injured in the attacks.

At least 50 Muslims were killed when a gunman opened fire on worshippers during the weekly Friday prayers at the Al Noor and Linwood mosques in Christchurch in New Zealand.

Four suspects -- three men and one woman -- have been detained. One suspected has been reportedly released.