Gunman Kills Two in New Zealand on Cusp of Women's World Cup

A shooting occurred in central Auckland at a building on lower Queen Street. Police and the Armed Defenders Squad responded quickly. Two people were killed, and six others, including police, were injured and taken to Auckland Hospital. The shooter was confirmed dead. Officials stated there is no national security risk, and the threat level remains unchanged. The offender, believed to be a 24-year-old, was armed with a pump-action shotgun and had connections to the construction site.

What was the assessment from officials regarding national security risk?

What was the age of the suspected offender?