Two folks have been killed in a taking pictures in Auckland, New Zealand, simply hours earlier than the FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off within the metropolis.

Police stated the gunman additionally died following the rampage at a development website, near a resort the place members of Norway's workforce have been staying.

Officers stated the person opened fireplace at round 7.20am and moved his method by means of a constructing, till he was cornered by police in an elevator shaft on its higher flooring.

It was unclear if he was shot by police or killed himself.

Officials stated 5 folks had been additionally injured, together with a police officer who was taken to hospital in a crucial situation. His situation has since stabilised, a spokesperson stated.

Norway captain Maren Mjelde stated folks had been woken by the sound of a helicopter hovering outdoors the workforce's resort.

She stated: "We felt secure the entire time.

"FIFA has a good security system at the hotel, and we have our own security officer in the squad. Everyone seems calm and we are preparing as normal for the game tonight."

New Zealand Prime Minster Chris Hipkins stated there was "no wider security threat" and vowed that the match would go forward as deliberate.

He advised reporters: "Clearly with the FIFA World Cup kicking off this evening, there are a lot of eyes on Auckland.

"The authorities has spoken to FIFA organizers this morning and the match will proceed as deliberate. I wish to reiterate that there is no such thing as a wider nationwide safety menace. This seems to be the motion of 1 particular person."

Acting Police Superintendent Sunny Patel stated: "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.

"Further pictures had been fired from the male and he was situated deceased a short while later."

Police also described the shooting as "remoted".

An investigation into what happened has been launched.

It comes as New Zealand and Norway are set to open the match on Thursday at Auckland's Eden Park stadium.

The match kicks off at 7pm native time, which is 8am UK time.

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