Accused Christchurch massacre shooter Brenton Tarrant appeared in court on Saturday morning after being charged for murder.
The suspect appeared before a New Zealand district court wearing an all-white jumpsuit, barefoot, and handcuffed. His first hearing was set for April 5, and he was held in custody without bond.
He did not speak during the appearance.
New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush said Friday that the suspect had been charged with one count of murder, and other charges could follow.
“I want to reassure all New Zealanders that we are doing absolutely everything in our power to respond to this attack, and deploying all available resources in communities across New Zealand,” Bush said.
At Saturday morning’s court appearance, the judge echoed the same sentiment, ensuring the public “it is reasonable to assume that there will be others.”
New Zealand police announced Friday they had arrested four individuals — three men and one woman — in relation to the shootings. Police said they later released one of the people arrested who was not part of the tragedy.
Tarrant is accused of being the main perpetrator in the violent and deadly attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday that left 49 dead and 20 injured.
