Auckland gunshot death prior of the Women's World Cup

 During the event, two persons died and at least four others suffered injuries.

Following a gunshot in Auckland, New Zealand, on Thursday morning, an armed New Zealand police officer sits at a roadblock in the central business area.- The Associated Press

Just hours before the Women's World Cup kicked off, a fatal shooting occurred at a construction site in Auckland, New Zealand's major business centre, setting off a startling and terrible occurrence. 

The tragic incident, which took place at 07:22 local time (19:22 GMT), left two people dead and at least four others hurt, according to accounts from the local police. The perpetrator of the atrocity was also discovered dead at the scene, leaving the population in shock and sadness.

The mindless act of violence was condemned by Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown as a "dreadful thing to happen" in his beloved city. The event occurred at a time when

Despite the disaster, Fifa authorities quickly declared that all of its employees and the Women's World Cup football teams were there, intact, and unharmed. The situation was under control on Queen Street, where the building site was situated, thanks to the authorities' arduous efforts. The city will struggle to comprehend the shooting's motivations and the circumstances that led to such a tragic occurrence while investigations go on.

Prior to the incident, Mayor Wayne Brown had encouraged locals to take precautions by staying indoors and avoiding going out into the city. In the immediate aftermath of the violence, the community's safety and wellbeing were of greatest significance.

The Fifa Women's World Cup's first game was previously slated to take place between New Zealand and Norway.