Just hours before Auckland, New Zealand was to host the opening of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, an armed attack occurred at a city construction site, leading to two deaths and five injuries, including a police officer. The assailant, a 24-year-old construction site worker, was later found dead at the scene. New Zealand’s Prime Minister assured the public that there is no evidence suggesting a terrorist attack and confirmed that the tournament will proceed as planned. Auckland’s Mayor referred to the incident as tragic and unfamiliar to the city.