Source: New Zealand Police
To be attributed to Inspector Mark Oliver, Shift Commander:
Wellington Police are continuing to try and engage with a person inside a Webb Street building, following a possible sighting of a firearm this afternoon.
At 1.20pm today, Police received a report that a person had been seen with what looked like a firearm in their pocket.
Police located the person at a Webb Street property a short time later, however the person has so far refused to engage with Police or to exit the building.
While it has not as yet been substantiated that the person is in possession of a firearm, the Armed Offenders Squad is in attendance, as is standard for any incident potentially involving firearms.
Cordons remain in place on Webb Street as officers work to resolve the situation safely.
We know the cordons will be causing disruption to nearby residents, as well as motorists and pedestrians attempting to return home after work. We thank them for their ongoing cooperation and assistance as we work in the area.
Nearby residents may hear loud bangs, which are distraction devices, not gunshots.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.
