NOW: Authorities Hold Press Conference in Vellienza
Special Agent In-charge Nara Krellta:
“Ladies and gentlemen, I am Special Agent In-charge Krellta of the Federal Police Agency (FPA). I am here to provide an initial briefing on the tragic events that unfolded in downtown Vellienza last night and early this morning. Authorities responded to emergency calls in 7 separate locations, where multiple gunmen, all neutralized by our officers by 3:09 AM local time, carried out heinous attacks on the city’s civilian population. Explosions were reported in several of these locations. As of now, we can confirm at least 79 fatalities and 748 injuries. I will now turn over the press conference to our FPA spokesman for further details and to address any questions you may have. Thank you.”
Special Agent Aleks Uhuri:
Hello everyone, I am Special Agent Uhuri with the FPA’s press office. I’ll take some of your questions now, and tell you what I can as of now."