"Auckland Shooting Leaves Multiple Dead and Injured, Sparking Investigation"

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Two people have been killed and five others injured in a shooting in Auckland, New Zealand, just hours before the opening match of the Women's World Cup. The gunman, a 24-year-old construction worker, was armed with a pump-action shotgun and engaged in a shootout with police before being found dead. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins expressed condolences and praised the injured police officers as heroes. The incident has not been linked to any political or ideological motivation, and there will be no change to New Zealand's security threat level. The Women's World Cup will continue as planned.
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