EUGENE, Ore. -- Police say they will step up their patrols around the Eugene Islamic Center following the mass murders at two New Zealand mosques.
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Police spokesperson Melinda McLaughlin announced the patrols late Friday morning.
"Beat officers have been encouraged to stop by the mosque and connect with staff," she said.
RELATED: 49 killed in mass shooting at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand
KEZI 9 News reporter Michael Sevren is at the Islamic Center and is speaking with worshippers to get their reaction to the deadly attack in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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