The video shows shooting before the start of the Women’s World Cup.
- July 20, 2023
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Shooting in Oakland most populous city in New Zealandleft at least three dead and at least six injured an hour before the ceremony opening of the Women’s World
Shooting in Oakland most populous city in New Zealandleft at least three dead and at least six injured an hour before the ceremony opening of the Women’s World Cup.
The attack took place at 7:23 am local time at a construction site in the central area of the city, when The intruder entered the building and opened fireaccording to the police.
“It is with deep regret that I can confirm that two people were killedThis was stated by New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins in a statement released by local media.
The police soon confirmed that the attacker also died in the attack, so the death toll rose to three. Videos already circulating show the moment of the attack and the reaction of the authorities.
six people are injured
at least others six people were injured, including a police officer, and were taken to Oakland Hospital. Three of them in state of gravity.
The shooting came hours before the opening ceremony of the 2023 World Cup in New Zealand and Australia, which will be attended by various figures and influencers, and the first game of the tournament, when the New Zealand co-hosts host Norway.
According to Hipkins, the authorities appreciated that this is not a “security threat to New Zealand” and that the tournament “will proceed as planned”.
He added: “No political or ideological motivation for the shooting has been identified.”
Between Thursday and August 20, the two oceanic nations will host an epic world championship that will feature 32 women’s national teams for the first time in history.
The shooting occurred near the place where the players stopped
The shooting occurred near the place where several football players were staying. Some of them took to social media to let them know they are safe.
“Everything seems to be calm and we are preparing for today’s game as usual,” Norway captain Maren Mjelde told the Norwegian newspaper Verdens Gang during the police operation.
Several streets in Auckland have been cordoned off, all ferry services to the city have been canceled and buses plying parts of the city will be changed.
“This is a dire situation for Aucklanders who commute to work on Thursday mornings. Please stay at home, avoid traveling downtown,” Oakland Mayor Wayne Brown wrote. (EFE and Reuters)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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