New Zealand shooting spree killings on eve of Women’s World Cup


At least two people have died after a gunman went on a shooting spree in Auckland, New Zealand, as the nation prepared to host games in the Fifa Women’s World Cup football tournament.

 Police said there were also multiple injuries during the incident, which took place near the hotel where Team Norway has been staying. The suspected shooter is also dead, say police.

Acting Police Superintendent Sunny Patel said the man began shooting at the site on lower Queen Street at about 7.20am. Police swarmed the area and closed off streets. Supt Patel said the man moved through the building, firing at people there. 

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