Update - 3:45 pm Eastern - The latest reports out of Moscow regarding Friday night's terror attack indicate there are at least 40 dead and as many as 100 injured, per Russian state media. Additionally, the roof of the venue has reportedly collapsed following a fire thought to be started by a grenade or incendiary device. 

Original Story

There's horrific news emerging out of Moscow Friday evening as there are reports of a mass shooting in a concert hall with multiple fatalities.

MOSCOW (AP) — Several gunmen in combat fatigues burst into a big concert hall in Moscow on Friday and fired automatic weapons at the crowd, injuring an unspecified number of people, Russian media said.

Russian news reports said that the assailants also used explosives, causing a massive blaze at the Crocus City Hall on the western edge of Moscow. Video posted on social media showed huge plumes of black smoke rising over the building.

A shooting attack is unfolding outside of Moscow right now. More details soon.

Earlier this month the U.S. embassy advised Americans to avoid large gatherings in the Russian capital for 48 hours. It's not clear if that warning and the event today are related. pic.twitter.com/tlktucSYHc

— Trey Yingst (@TreyYingst) March 22, 2024

As noted in Trey Yingst's tweet, the incident follows warnings from the U.S. embassy to Americans to avoid large gatherings in the Russian capital, though it is unclear whether the warnings are related to this incident.  

Video of the incident shows confusion inside the concert venue, followed by screams, and sounds of multiple gunshots.

BREAKING: There's an ongoing terrorist attack at a concert hall in Moscow, multiple fatalities reported. pic.twitter.com/ULnATgiyVM

— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) March 22, 2024

The video below shows multiple gunmen, dressed in what appears to be fatigues, firing at people in the hall.  

WARNING: GRAPHIC

Multiple gunmen have broken into the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Moscow, opening fire on those inside. Raw footage shows the terrorists opening fire on civilians and security forces. pic.twitter.com/ynTelGwqUu

— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) March 22, 2024

This account indicates that dozens are wounded or dead and that, following an explosion, the building is on fire. 

An apparent terrorist attack at a club/shopping center in Moscow before a performance started. Dozens wounded and dead. There was also an explosion and the building is on fire.
Early videos show multiple men (3, per state media) in camo shooting rifles. pic.twitter.com/WCRmznrldq

— Aric Toler (@AricToler) March 22, 2024

This is a developing story. RedState will provide further information as it becomes available.