2 suspects in Moscow concert hall terrorist attack appear in court

Two suspects in connection with a deadly terrorist attack at a Moscow concert hall appeared in the city’s district court on Sunday night.

Two of the suspects in Friday’s concert hall shooting that killed more than 130 people appeared in Basmani District Court on Sunday night, the Associated Press reported. The Associated Press reports a heavy police presence around the courthouse, which will determine pretrial restraints for two men suspected of firing shots at attendees at Crocus City Hall. It is expected that

The news agency noted that one of the suspects entered the courtroom blindfolded. He removed his blindfold and found that his eyes were black.

Russian authorities on Saturday arrested four suspects suspected of being involved in the attack and detained seven more. Islamic State claimed responsibility for Friday’s attack, which was confirmed by U.S. authorities.

National Security Council spokesman Adrian Watson acknowledged the Islamic State group’s responsibility in a statement reported by The Associated Press.

“ISIS is solely responsible for this attack. Ukraine was not involved in any way,” Watson said.

He also said on social media that the United States had warned Russia about a possible terrorist attack earlier this month. The US Embassy in Russia warned that “extremists” were planning an attack in Moscow and urged Americans to avoid large gatherings, including concerts.

“Earlier this month, the U.S. government received information about a planned terrorist attack in Moscow that may have targeted large gatherings, including concerts, which prompted the State Department to “We have issued a public advisory,” she said.

Russia marked a national day of mourning Sunday for the victims of the attack, which killed at least 137 people and injured another 154.

The Associated Press contributed reporting.