Nine Injured Near England Base
Nine people were treated for non-life-threatening injuries after shots were reported early Saturday near the training base England are due to use during the World Cup. Police say the national team were not at the hotel at the time and no suspects are in custody as officers continue to patrol the area.
Nine adults were treated for non-life-threatening injuries after gunshots were reported early on Saturday near the training base England are due to use during the World Cup, local reports said. Kansas City police were called to Troost Avenue at around 4am local time, roughly five miles from the training facility the England squad will use during the tournament.
Officers were dispatched after reports of shots fired and arrived to find a large crowd dispersing. Initial reports said three adult females were taken to hospital; later updates said nine adults went to various local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities said the England team were not at the hotel when the incident occurred.
The squad has been training in Florida and were in Tampa for a warm-up friendly against New Zealand on Saturday. England won 1-0 thanks to a late Harry Kane goal. The team are scheduled to play Costa Rica in Orlando on Wednesday before flying to their World Cup base in Kansas City on June 13.
No suspects are in custody, and police said officers would continue to patrol the Troost Avenue location. The Athletic reported the initial police response; the Football Association declined to comment when contacted by the Press Association. The incident comes as several national teams are basing themselves in the Kansas City area for the tournament, with Argentina and the Netherlands also due to use facilities in the city.
Tournament bases and training venues are drawing extra attention from local law enforcement and event organisers as teams prepare for the World Cup. What this means for BVI residents: while the event and shooting took place in the United States and the England squad were not targeted, the incident highlights ongoing concerns about public safety around major sporting events and team accommodations.
BVI residents travelling to the US for matches or tournaments should stay informed about local advisories, follow guidance from venue security, and allow extra time for travel in areas where police activity may be increased. Local authorities in Kansas City have urged anyone with information about the incident to contact police.
The investigation remains active as officers continue patrols in the area to reassure the community and gather evidence.
Primary source: VINO