Three people dead, several injured after Auckland construction site shooting
- Two people, including an armed attacker, were killed and six others injured in a shooting in Auckland, New Zealand, just hours before the opening match of the Women's soccer World Cup.
- The Prime Minister confirmed that the tournament would proceed as planned, stating that the shooting seemed to be the act of an individual and posed no national security risk. The security threat level would remain unchanged, but there would be increased police presence in the city.
- The shooting occurred near the hotel of the Norwegian team, but players from various teams confirmed their safety.
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Gunman kills 2 people in New Zealand hours ahead of first game in Women’s World Cup
A gunman opened fire on terrified workers on a construction site in downtown Auckland early Thursday, killing two people hours before New Zealand hosted the first game of the Women’s World Cup. The man was found dead, and authorities said his motive appeared to be connected to his previous work at the site. New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said the shooting was an isolated act, and the FIFA tournament opened as scheduled with a game betw…
Gunman kills 2 people in New Zealand hours ahead of first game in Women’s World Cup – Metro Philadelphia
By NICK PERRY and JENNA FRYER Associated Press AUCKLAND, New Zealand — A gunman opened fire on terrified workers on a construction site in downtown Auckland early Thursday, killing two people hours before New Zealand hosted the first game of the Women’s World Cup. The man was found dead, and authorities said his motive appeared to be connected to his previous work at the site. New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said the shooting was an iso…
Thu. 9:27 a.m.: Gunman kills 2 people in New Zealand hours ahead of first game in Women’s World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — A gunman opened fire on terrified workers on a construction site in downtown Auckland early this morning, killing two people hours before New Zealand hosted the first game of the Women’s World Cup. The man was found dead, and authorities said his motive appeared to be connected to his previous work at the site. New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said the shooting was an isolated act, and the FIFA tournament ope…
Lone Gunman in New Zealand Kills 2 People Hours Ahead of First Game in Soccer Women’s World Cup
A man stormed a high-rise construction site in downtown Auckland early Thursday morning, shooting at terrified workers and killing two people hours before New Zealand planned to host the first game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament.
A gunman in New Zealand kills 2 people hours ahead of first game in Women’s World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — A man stormed a high-rise construction site in downtown Auckland early Thursday morning, shooting at terrified workers and killing two people hours before New Zealand planned to host the first game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament. The gunman was found dead after a police shootout, during which an officer was shot and wounded. Four civilians were also injured. Winning Powerball ticket sold in Ohio T…
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