Key takeaways:
- Two people were killed and six injured in a shooting in Auckland, New Zealand.
- The gunman is also dead, and police are still investigating the motive.
- The FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament will proceed as planned, and the Prime Minister has urged people to remain vigilant.
A tragic shooting in Auckland, New Zealand left two people dead and six others injured on Thursday, just hours before the first match of the 2023 Women’s World Cup was set to begin.
The shooting took place near hotels where Team Norway and other soccer teams have been staying. At least one of the injured was a police officer.
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said there was no threat to the tournament and that the first match would go on at Auckland’s Eden Park.
“Clearly with the FIFA World Cup kicking off this evening, there are a lot of eyes on Auckland,” Hipkins said. “I want to reiterate that there is no wider national security threat.”
The gunman is also dead, and police are still investigating the motive behind the shooting.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament will proceed as planned, despite the tragedy. The first match of the tournament will take place at Eden Park in Auckland, with Team Norway taking on Team Canada.
The shooting has shocked the nation, and the Prime Minister has urged people to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the police.
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