Person critically wounded in shooting in Auckland’s Onehunga

Source: Radio New Zealand

Armed police were in the area of Arthur St and had cordoned off part of the busy road. RNZ/Calvin Samuel

A person has been left with life-threatening injuries after reportedly being shot in Auckland’s Onehunga.

A police spokesperson confirmed armed police were in the area of Arthur St and had cordoned off part of the busy road.

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Police said they received reports a person had received injuries consistent with a gunshot wound at a property shortly after 11am.

St John said they transported one person to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition.

Armed police were in the area of Arthur St and had cordoned off part of the busy road. RNZ/Calvin Samuel

An increased police presence will remain in the area while an investigation is underway.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police.

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