A tragic shooting in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand, has claimed the lives of two people and left six others injured, including police officers. The incident occurred at 07:22 local time (19:22 GMT) on a construction site in the central business district, just hours before the city is set to host the opening match of the Fifa Women’s World Cup.
Authorities confirmed that the gunman, armed with a pump-action shotgun, is also dead following the incident on Queen Street. While Prime Minister Chris Hipkins assured the public that the attack is not being treated as an act of terrorism, the motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
