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Woman critically hurt in apparent Christchurch shooting

Woman critically hurt in apparent Christchurch shooting

Source: Radio New Zealand

RNZ / Marika Khabazi

Police and ambulance were called Shortland Street, Wainoni, on Monday night. Google Maps

A woman has been critically injured by what police say appeared to be a shooting in Wainoni in Christchurch.

Police and ambulance were called to a property in Shortland Street about 8.45pm on Monday.

They say a person left the scene in a vehicle.

Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Farrant said on arrival police found the woman in critical condition.

A scene guard was in place overnight, and the investigation was continuing on Tuesday.

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