Key takeaways:
- Two people were killed and multiple others were injured in a shooting at a construction site in Auckland, New Zealand.
- The gunman was killed at the scene, and police have not yet released his identity.
- The incident is under investigation, and the New Zealand government has expressed its condolences to the families of the victims.
Two people were killed and multiple others were injured in a shooting at a construction site in Auckland, New Zealand on Thursday morning. The incident occurred as the nation was preparing to host games in the FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer tournament.
Acting Police Superintendent Sunny Patel said the shooting began at around 7:20 a.m. at the lower Queen Street site. The gunman moved through the building, firing at people there, and eventually contained himself within the elevator shaft.
The gunman was killed at the scene, and police have not yet released his identity. It is unclear whether the shooter was targeting anyone in particular or if the incident was related to the Women’s World Cup.
The hotel where Team Norway has been staying is located near the construction site. It is not known if the team was affected by the shooting.
The incident is under investigation, and police have not yet released any further information. The New Zealand government has expressed its condolences to the families of the victims.
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