Source: Radio New Zealand
Police were called to a property on Sapphire Place in Chartwell, at about 11.50pm on Thursday to reports a man had been shot. RNZ / Patrice Allen
Waikato police are seeking information from the public after an alleged shooting left a man with serious injuries.
Police were called to a property on Sapphire Place in Chartwell, at about 11.50pm on Thursday to reports a man had been shot.
Police said they found a 37-year-old with gunshot wounds, who was taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
He remained in hospital in a stable state, police said.
Detective Senior Sergeant Reece Durston said police believed it was a targeted incident.
They were asking the public for any information about the incident and for any CCTV footage from the area around Sapphire Place from Thursday night.
The investigation team were currently looking for two cars – one red and one white – that were in the area at the time of the incident, Durston said.
“We believe they may have been travelling in convoy in the area and can assist us in our enquiries.”
A scene examination remains ongoing, and there would be additional police in the area around Sapphire Place, he added.
Information can be sent to police either online or over the phone on 105 by quoting the file number, 251128/8530.
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