US Women's team discuss Auckland shooting: "Unfortunately we've dealt with this far too much at home"

Crystal Dunn and Lynn Williams spoke to the press about the incident that took place on Thursday morning

New Zealand was shocked by the news of a shooting in central Auckland on Thursday morning just hours before the Women's World Cup was due to commence. An armed man went on a devastating rampage in a building site on Queen Street just next to the city's port, killing three people and seriously injuring a further six.

New Zealand's was visibly moved by the tragedy as he addressed the nation and expressed his gratitude to the police force's handing of it. I want to thank the brave men and women of the New Zealand Police," Hipkins said. «Police who ran into fire from the gunman straight into harm's way in order to save the lives of other. These kinds of situations move fast and the actions of those who risk their lives to save others are nothing short of heroic.»

Theharrowing incident took place just a few hundred meters from the hotel where the stars of the US Women's National Team are staying for the duration of the tournament. «Regarding the incident in downtown Auckland, all of our USWNT players and staff are accounted for and safe. Our security team is in communication with local authorities, and we are proceeding with our daily schedule,» said an official statement from team reps.

Despite the scare, the team's scheduled press conference went ahead- albeit an hour later than planned- andinevitably was a topic that was discussed in detail with stars Crystal Dunn and Lynn Williams. The latter's take on the incident was particularly pertinent.

«Unfortunately, I feel like in the US we've dealt with this far too many times,» said Williams when asked how the team has handled the news. «There is definitely a sense of