…By Henry George for TDPel Media.
The shooter, a 24-year-old man, opened fire at a building in Auckland’s Central Business District on Thursday morning.
Several workers sought refuge within the building while the gunman made his way through the site.
Hipkins also highlighted that such shootings are uncommon in New Zealand and assured the public that the police had neutralized the threat.
New Zealand Football confirmed the safety of the Football Ferns team and staff, while the US Women’s Team and England also confirmed the well-being of their players and staff.