Two individuals have been killed and 6 injured after a capturing in Auckland metropolis centre on Thursday morning, hours earlier than the Women’s World Cup was as a consequence of kick off there.

New Zealand’s prime minister, Chris Hipkins, stated the gunman was additionally lifeless and that there was no nationwide safety threat or rise within the nationwide risk degree. Visiting the scene on Thursday afternoon, he confirmed the World Cup would proceed as deliberate and that individuals ought to really feel protected to attend matches.

The capturing happened close to the Norwegian crew lodge in downtown Auckland, and a number of other gamers reported on social media that they had been protected