World Cup 2026: Shooting near Ivory Coast hotel in U.S. leaves two injured; suspect on the run

Authorities in the United States are searching for a suspect following a shooting incident near a hotel linked by name to Ivory Coast, where two people were reportedly injured.

Police say the incident occurred in the vicinity of the hotel earlier on Wednesday, prompting a swift emergency response and the immediate cordoning off of the area.

Officers have since launched a manhunt for the suspect, who is believed to have fled the scene shortly after the shooting.

Emergency services transported the injured victims to hospital. Their conditions have not yet been officially disclosed.

Law enforcement officials have not released details on what led to the shooting, and it remains unclear whether the victims were specifically targeted or caught in a broader dispute.

Investigators are currently reviewing surveillance footage and speaking with witnesses as part of efforts to reconstruct the sequence of events.

The area remains under heavy police presence as authorities work to secure the scene and prevent further risk to the public.

The incident comes at a time when attention is also fixed on sporting developments involving the Ivory Coast national team.

The side, representing Ivory Coast, recently boosted morale with a narrow 1–0 win over Ecuador and is now preparing for a crucial upcoming group match against Germany.

Officials have not suggested any link between the football team’s activities and the shooting incident. The investigation is ongoing.