Two people have died and multiple people are injured after a shooting in Auckland city centre on the day that the Women’s World Cup is kicking off in the city.
Police confirmed the deaths and said a gunman was also dead.
A statement from police said the incident took place in a building site on Thursday morning.
“The offender has moved through the building site and continued to discharge his firearm. Upon reaching the upper levels of the building, the male has contained himself within the elevator shaft and our staff have attempted to engage with him,” it said.
“Further shots were fired from the male and he was located deceased a short time later.” » | Anna Rankin in Auckland and AAP | Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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