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New Zealand gunman kills 2 people on the eve of the Women's World Cup

Police said there were also multiple injuries during the incident, which took place near the hotel where Team Norway has been staying.
Updated July 19, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — A gunman killed two people at a downtown construction site in New Zealand's largest city of Auckland on Thursday, as the nation prepared to host games in the FIFA Women's World Cup tournament. Authorities said the shooter was also dead.

Authorities said six other people, including at

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