AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The Women’s World Cup opening game will proceed as planned despite a shooting incident in downtown Auckland, according to New Zealand’s Prime Minister. The event will have increased police presence to ensure safety.
Just hours before the opening game, a lone gunman armed with a pump-action shotgun entered a construction site near where many of the teams are staying.
The shooting resulted in two fatalities and six injuries, including a police officer. The gunman was later found dead after a confrontation with armed police.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins stated that preliminary investigations suggest no political or ideological motive behind the shooting and that there is no national security risk. FIFA has been in regular contact with officials and confirmed that the tournament will proceed as planned.
Gun-related violence is uncommon in New Zealand due to strict gun controls. The country implemented tighter gun laws in 2019 following a mass shooting in Christchurch.
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