Tragedy in Auckland: Dual Fatalities in Shooting Hours Prior to Women’s World Cup Kickoff

…By Gift BADEWO for TDPel Media.

Two individuals were killed, and several others wounded in a public shooting, sending shockwaves through a city preparing for an international sporting event.

An armed individual opened fire at a building, resulting in the deaths of two individuals.

A police officer stands guard after a deadly shooting in Auckland, New Zealand that left two dead and six injured / REUTERS / ES

As such, New Zealand’s national security threat level remains unchanged.

He noted, “Clearly with the FIFA World Cup kicking off this evening there are a lot of eyes on Auckland…the government has spoken to FIFA organisers this morning and the tournament will proceed as planned.”