Auckland shooting: Two people and a gunman killed on eve of Women's World Cup

**harrybarracuda** · 20-07-2023, 06:08 AM

Two people and a gunman have been killed in a "serious incident" in Auckland on the eve of the Women's World Cup.

Police responded to reports a man had fired shots in a building in downtown Auckland, two miles from Eden Park, the venue for the opening match of the tournament between co-hosts New Zealand and Norway.

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said at least six people had been injured, including a police officer, who was able to walk to an ambulance with assistance from colleagues.

Hipkins also confirmed the World Cup would go ahead as planned. He said: "Clearly with the FIFA World Cup kicking off this evening, there are a lot of eyes on Auckland. The government has spoken to FIFA organizers this morning and the tournament will proceed as planned.

"I want to reiterate that there is no wider national security threat. This appears to be the action of one individual."

Both the New Zealand and Norway teams have confirmed they are safe.

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**prawnograph** · 20-07-2023, 01:48 PM

Workers shelter on the roof of a construction site as emergency services deal with the scene of an active shooter in downtown Auckland. Inset: Auckland shooter Matu Tangi Matua Reid.

Two civilians are dead after a gunman armed with a pump-action shotgun stormed a building undergoing renovations at 1 Queen St this morning. The gunman has also died.

The shooter has been identified as 24-year-old Matu Tangi Matua Reid. He was on home detention for domestic violence and had approval to travel to the building site.

At least five people are injured, including one police officer who was transported to hospital in a critical condition. The police officer is now stable.

The 24-year-old gunman was wearing an electronically monitored ankle bracelet and was on home detention at the time of the shooting after admitting charges of impeding breathing, injuring with intent to injure, wilful damage, and male assaults female.

“He had completed an alcohol and other drug programme, and had been drug tested twice during his sentence, with negative results on both occasions. He was also actively engaged in a non-violence programme.”

**harrybarracuda** · 20-07-2023, 03:20 PM

charges of impeding breathing

That's a new one.

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