A gunman killed two people and injured multiple others at a construction site in Auckland, New Zealand, on the eve of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The event: The shooting occurred near the hotel where Team Norway was staying and did not postpone the World Cup from kicking off.
* Acting Police Superintendent Sunny Patel stated that the incident began around 7:20 a.m., with the shooter moving through the building and firing at people.
* The shooter was later found deceased within the building, with it being unclear if the police had shot the gunman or he had killed himself.
Government’s response: The New Zealand government assures no wider national security threat.
* New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed the incident was the action of one individual and didn’t pose a national security risk.
* Hipkins stated that the tournament would continue as planned, despite the incident.
Team Norway’s reaction: Team Norway felt safe, despite the crisis.
* Team Norway’s Captain, Maren Mjelde, said the team felt secure because of FIFA’s security system at the hotel and the team’s security officer.
* Mjelde assured that the team is preparing as usual for the game.
Context: The attack happened as soccer teams gathered in New Zealand for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
* The opening match is scheduled between New Zealand and Norway.
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