New Zealand: Police activity ongoing after stabbing incident at LynnMall in Auckland, the afternoon of Sept. 3 /update 1

Event

Police activity is ongoing at Lynnmall, Auckland, as of the afternoon of Sept. 3. Reports indicate that a person armed with a knife entered a supermarket and injured at least four individuals in a stabbing incident. Authorities confirmed that security officers fatally shot the perpetrator. Officials have closed Great North Road between Memorial Drive and Veronica Street due to the incident.

Heightened security, as well as localized transport disruptions, are likely in the coming hours as security response operations continue.

Advice

Avoid the area until the situation stabilizes, and authorities give the all-clear. Plan for localized ground travel and business disruptions in the impacted area in the coming hours. Liaise with trusted contacts and monitor local media for updated directives from the authorities. Heed all instructions from security personnel. Remain calm and nonconfrontational, and comply with authorities' directions.