New Zealand: TWO People Shot Dead By Gunman HOURS Before Women's World Cup

'New Zealand: TWO People Shot Dead By Gunman Just HOURS Before Women's World Cup'. A gunman killed two people at a construction site in Auckland, New Zealand, on Thursday as the nation prepared to host games in the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament. The shooter was also dead, and authorities said a police officer and four civilians were injured. Police said the male officer was taken to a hospital in critical condition and had stabilized. A senior New Zealand Police official said the others had injuries ranging from moderate to critical. It wasn't immediately clear if the police shot the gunman or if he killed himself. Armed officers put the city's commercial business district on heavy lockdown. Streets surrounding the tourist harbour ferry terminal area were cordoned off. Police demanded bystanders disperse and ordered people inside their office buildings to shelter in place. The incident came as soccer teams and fans gathered in New Zealand for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The shooting happened near the hotel where the Norwegian national side have been staying before the opening match against the co-hosts later Thursday. New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said the tournament would go ahead as planned. #newzealand #auckland #news #shooter Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs TikTok:   / ondemandnews   Twitter:   / odn   Facebook:   / odn   If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/