A man has been taken to hospital after a shooting in the Auckland suburb of Papakura late this morning.
Police say officers were patrolling the Clevedon Road area at around 11.20am when they heard what sounded like gunshots. A short time later, they located a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
St John Ambulance confirmed they were alerted at 11.24am and responded with two ambulances, a rapid‑response unit and a manager.
Paramedics treated the injured man at the scene before transporting him to Middlemore Hospital, where he remains in moderate condition.
Police, supported by the Armed Offenders Squad, carried out inquiries at a property on Grove Road, though no arrests have been made at this stage.
Investigators believe the incident was targeted.
“We are following strong lines of enquiry in relation to the people allegedly involved in this incident. Initial indications are that the victim and the offenders are known to each other and there is no risk to the wider community,”
a police spokesperson said.
Cordons that were put in place around Grove Road have since been lifted, and police thanked affected residents for their patience.
A continued police presence is expected in both the Clevedon Road and Grove Road areas throughout the evening as officers work to establish what happened. Witnesses reported the Police Eagle helicopter circling overhead earlier in the day as part of the response.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
