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US condemns Copenhagen attacks

The State Department on Sunday condemned weekend terrorist attacks in Copenhagen, Denmark in which two people were killed.

{mosads}“Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the victims who were killed, and our thoughts are with the security officials injured in these terror attacks,” department spokesperson Jen Psaki said in a statement.

Psaki said administration officials are in touch with Danish authorities and have offered to help “in any way needed.”

Police in Copenhagen said the suspect in Saturday’s attacks was killed in a shootout with officers. His identity has not been released, nor has a motive.

Five police officers were wounded in the attacks.

The first attack occurred at a café that was hosting a free speech discussion. The second attack happened near a Copenhagen synagogue.

“The people of the United States stand united with the people of Denmark and all others who defend the universal right of freedom of speech and stand against anti-semitism and bigotry in all its forms,” she added.