Auckland — Auckland City Police say they are continuing to make progress in their investigation into a firearms incident in Onehunga on Friday morning.
Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce confirmed that a vehicle of interest has been seized in recent days, marking a significant development in the case.
“We can confirm a dark‑coloured Toyota van was seen pulling up in front of the Arthur Street address just after 11am,” Detective Senior Sergeant Bunce said.
“As the van pulled into the driveway, a group of people got out and fired shots towards the victim through the closed front door, before getting back in the van and driving away,” he said.
Police say CCTV footage of the incident assisted investigators in identifying the vehicle involved. The van was later located and recovered in Māngere early on Saturday evening.
“The person who reported the van to us thought it looked suspicious and called to tell us its location,” Detective Senior Sergeant Bunce said.
“As a result, we’ve now got another piece of the puzzle to help the investigation, as the van has since undergone a forensic examination.”
The victim remains in hospital and is reported to be in a stable condition.
“Our enquiries are ongoing; however, we are pleased with how the investigation is progressing,” Detective Senior Sergeant Bunce said.
“This type of offending is unacceptable, and we will hold those responsible to account.”
Police are continuing to appeal for information from the public. Anyone with information is encouraged to report it online at 105.police.govt.nz by clicking “update report,” or by calling 105 and quoting reference number 260116/9278.
Anonymous information can also be provided through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
