Police believe Auckland shooting was “targeted incident”

A man remains in a critical condition in hospital following a firearms incident in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga last Friday.

Police located the victim at an Arthur Street property shortly after 11am, following reports that a person had been shot.

Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce says a scene examination was ongoing at the home on Saturday.

“Several people arrived at a residential address and discharged firearms at the front of the house, and the victim has been struck as a result of this.

“Investigators are making a number of enquiries to locate the people involved.

“Incidents like this are incredibly concerning, but I want to assure the public we are doing everything to track these offenders and arrest them.”

Bunce says at this stage police believe it was a targeted incident and there’s no ongoing risk to the public.

“Information from the public remains crucial to the investigation, and we urge anyone with CCTV or dashcam on or around Arthur Street about 11am [last Friday] to get in touch with us. Even the smallest detail could be vital.”

Information can be reported online at 105.police.govt.nz, click “update report”, or by calling 105. Use the reference number 260116/9278.

Anonymous reports can be made through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.