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At least five others were injured after a gunman opened fire in Auckland’s Central Business District

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — A gunman using a pump-action shotgun opened fire along Auckland’s scenic harbor Thursday morning, killing two and wounding half a dozen others less than 12 hours before the women’s World Cup was scheduled to kickoff at less than three miles away at Eden Park Stadium, authorities…

The incident came just hours before co-hosts New Zealand were due to kick off the tournament against Norway at Eden Park.

Police said there were also multiple injuries during the incident, which took place near the hotel where Team Norway has been staying.

A gunman was reportedly found dead after killing two people and injuring others in the city, just hours before the opening game between New Zealand and Norway

Early morning shooting in financial district stuns New Zealanders hours before major soccer tournament kicks off

A minute of silence is held as tournament begins as planned with New Zealand v Norway

A gunman killed two people before he died Thursday at a construction site in Auckland, New Zealand, as the nation prepared to host games in the FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer tournament

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Police said shooter had history of family violence and there was no reason to delay World Cup opening match

Three people are dead – including the gunman – after an armed man opened fire in a building under construction on the downtown waterfront