On the eve of the Women’s Soccer World Cup, a shooting occurred in New Zealand. Two people were killed, and two others were injured. The incident took place in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn, close to the Eden Park stadium where the World Cup final will be held on July 23.
The shooter, who remains unidentified, was armed with a rifle and a knife. After a brief standoff, the police took him into custody.
The victims’ identities have not been disclosed, but it is known that one of the injured individuals is a police officer.
This shooting has raised concerns about security during the Women’s Soccer World Cup. However, the police have expressed confidence in the tournament’s safety and have a robust security plan in place.
Unfortunately, this is not the first instance of mass shootings in New Zealand. In 2019, a gunman killed 51 people in two mosques in Christchurch.
In response to such incidents, the government has tightened gun laws, but some critics argue that further actions are necessary to address the issue of gun violence in the country.
