New Zealand police reply to gunman close to staff Norway lodge at Ladies’s World Cup

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand police responded Thursday to stories {that a} gunman had fired pictures in a constructing in downtown Auckland.

The New Zealand Herald reported that at the least six individuals had been injured, together with a police officer, who was in a position to stroll to an ambulance with help from colleagues.

Police described it as a “important incident” however stated the scenario had been contained to a single constructing that was beneath development in decrease Queen Avenue. Police had been urging individuals to keep away from the realm or keep inside their buildings if already there.

The incident comes as many soccer groups had been gathering in New Zealand for the FIFA Ladies’s World Cup. The opening match is scheduled for Thursday between New Zealand and Norway.