Authorities in the US have confirmed that at least 11 people have been killed and 6 others have been seriously injured in a mass shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The news of the tragic deaths come after a man who has since been arrested, opened fire at the Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill.
According to reports in the US, the gunman opened fire during a baby naming ceremony at the synagogue.
Police say no children were killed in the incident, but have confirmed that at least 11 people have been killed.
It is understood the man entered the building and shouted ‘kill all Jews’ before he opened fire.
Authorities say the gunman was arrested at the scene and are treating the case as a hate crime.