UPDATED: New Zealand gunman kills 2 on eve of Women's World Cup soccer tournament
Police said there were also multiple injuries during the incident, which took place near the hotel where Team Norway has been staying.
Acting Police Superintendent Sunny Patel said the man began shooting at the site on lower Queen Street at about 7:20 a.m. Police swarmed the area and closed off streets.“Upon reaching the upper levels of the building, the male has contained himself within the elevator shaft and our staff have attempted to engage with him,” Patel said in a statement. “Further shots were fired from the male and he was located deceased a short time later.
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