Incident Details
At 7:20 AM on July 20, an unidentified man entered a building under construction in Auckland, New Zealand and began shooting at workers and staff. The gunman killed two people and injured several more, before ultimately being killed by police. The gunman is believed to be a lone actor and officials believe any security threat has passed.
Traveler Safety
With the 2023 Women’s World Cup set to kickoff in Auckland in a few hours, travelers can expect residual security disruptions in the coming days. The high profile of the event may be used to stage gun violence protests, which may result in severe travel disruptions.
