Shooting in Auckland leaves at least three dead ahead of the Women's World Cup kickoff
The event will go ahead as planned after the New Zealand prime minister assured that this was an isolated incident that did not compromise security of the event.
Un tiroteo en Auckland deja al menos tres muertos antes del inicio de la Copa Mundial Femenina de Fútbol | Captura de pantalla Reuters
A shooting in Auckland, New Zealand, left at least three dead and six injured. Authorities detailed that the attacker is among the deceased. The incident occurred hours before the city hosted the opening match of the Women's World Cup.
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins assured that there is no danger to national security. To ensure the safety of the tournament and the population, additional police officers were deployed following the incident. FIFA issued a statement condemning the shooting. The international federation sent its condolences to the families of the victims and explained that it is in permanent contact with New Zealand authorities, and the tournament will go ahead as planned.
"FIFA has been informed that this was an isolated incident that was not related to football operations and the opening match tonight at Eden Park will proceed as planned," the soccer organization detailed in a statement on Twitter.
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