Deadly shots in Auckland before the World Cup start: three dead
Deadly shots in Auckland before the World Cup start: three dead
Deadly shooting caused excitement shortly before the start of the Women's World Cup in New Zealand. In Auckland, a man shot two people on a construction site before he was provided by the police. However, the perpetrator is now dead. The incident occurred just a few hours before the World Cup opening game. The construction worker building in which the shootout took place is located in the city center of Auckland.The New Zealand police confirmed that several people were injured and stated that the perpetrator had entered the building armed. He later entrenched himself in the elevator shaft and fired further shots before the police found it lifeless. So far, the exact background of the crime is unclear and the police are working on clarifying the incident.
Despite the tragic incident, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins emphasized in a press conference that there was no risk of national security. The football tournament will take place as planned. The police assume that it is an isolated case.
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