By 1news.co.nz. Republished with permission.
A man was left critically injured after being shot in Auckland’s Blockhouse Bay last night.
Police were told a person had been shot on Dundale Ave about 7.15pm.
The injured man was found in the driveway of a property.
He was transported to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition, a police spokesman said.
However, after undergoing surgery, he is now in a stable condition.
Investigators will be carrying out a scene examination on Wednesday.
“The investigation is in its early stages as police try to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident.”
Detective Senior Sergeant Geoff Baber said police are working to determine if there are any gang connections.
The injured man and alleged offender or offenders are known to each other, he said.
“At this early stage we do not believe there is any threat to the wider public.”
No arrests have been made yet.
Anyone who may have information or who saw any suspicious activity in the area around Dundale Ave about 7.15pm is asked to call police on 105.
They can quote file number 211110/7326.
Crime Stoppers can also be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.
