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At least nine injured in shooting near England's World Cup base in the US: report
Police respond to early morning gunfire near Kansas City venue as investigations continue.
At least nine injured in shooting near England's World Cup base in the US: report
Police respond to early morning gunfire near Kansas City venue as investigations continue. [FILE]. / AP

At least nine people sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting near the hotel and training base selected for England’s World Cup preparations in Kansas City, Missouri, The Athletic has reported.

Police arrived at around 4 am local time (0900GMT) on Saturday after reports of gunfire and found a large crowd dispersing, according to The New York Times’ sports outlet.

Officers initially treated three injured women at the scene, while six additional adults later sought hospital care independently, bringing the total to nine injured.

The incident occurred a short distance from the facilities England is expected to use during the tournament. The squad is currently in Florida and was not present during the shooting.

No suspects are in custody, and investigations are ongoing, according to the report.

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