Judge orders psychiatric test for Christchurch shooting suspect

The man accused of shooting dead 50 Muslim worshippers in a Christchurch mosque sat impassively Friday as a New Zealand judge ordered him to undergo tests to determine if he is mentally fit to stand trial for murder.

The suspect -- a self-avowed white supremacist -- sat motionless throughout the hearing, listening intently to proceedings. For most, Tarrant's appearance on screen was the first chance to see the face of the man accused of gunning down their loved ones in cold blood. "I'm very upset to see him. He killed 50 people and he doesn't look like he's bothered. I didn't see any emotion on his face."

Tarrant was initially charged with one murder count as a holding measure when he made his first court appearance a day after the killings.

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