Shooting Incident Near England’s World Cup Base in Kansas City Injures Nine
Nine injured in shooting near England’s World Cup base in Kansas City, say reports

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Nine individuals were injured in a shooting incident near England's World Cup training base in Kansas City, Missouri. The shooting occurred early Saturday morning while the team was away for a friendly match in Florida. Police are investigating the incident, with no suspects in custody.
- 01The shooting took place around 4am local time on Troost Avenue, approximately five miles from the England team's training base.
- 02Nine adults were reported injured, with three females hospitalized, all with non-life threatening injuries.
- 03The England team is currently in Florida for a friendly match against New Zealand and is scheduled to arrive in Kansas City after their game against Costa Rica.
- 04No suspects have been apprehended, and police are maintaining a presence in the area following the incident.
- 05Argentina and the Netherlands are also set to be based in Kansas City during the World Cup tournament.
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A shooting incident occurred near England's World Cup base in Kansas City, Missouri, injuring nine people. The event unfolded around 4am local time on Troost Avenue, about five miles from the team's training camp. At the time of the shooting, the England team was in Florida preparing for a friendly match against New Zealand. Reports indicate that police responded to the scene after receiving calls about gunfire and discovered a large crowd dispersing. Among the injured, three adult females were hospitalized, while a total of nine individuals sought treatment for non-life threatening injuries at local hospitals. Authorities are continuing their investigation, but no suspects have been arrested as of now. The Football Association has chosen not to comment on the incident. The England team is expected to arrive at their Kansas City base after their final warm-up match against Costa Rica in Orlando. Other teams, including Argentina and the Netherlands, are also scheduled to use facilities in Kansas City during the tournament.
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The shooting raises concerns about safety in the area surrounding the World Cup training facilities.
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