The Canada authorities said the shooting in Quebec mosque was a terrorist attack.

“We condemn this terrorist attack on Muslims in a centre of worship and refuge,” Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement.

Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard also called it a terrorist attack.

According to police, six people were killed and eight were injured in a shooting at a Quebec City mosque during evening prayers, AP reported.

The police said two people were arrested, but did not release names of the two.