Teenager charged after person shot in Christchurch

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Source: Radio New Zealand

He is charged of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. RNZ / Nate McKinnon

A man is due to appear in court on Friday after a person was reportedly shot in Christchurch.

The police received multiple calls just after 6.30pm on Thursday about a man being chased by others on Amyes Road in Hornby.

One of the people was reported to be carrying a gun.

Officers found one person with a suspected gunshot wound in hospital that isn’t considered life-threatening.

A 19-year-old man was arrested at a house on Amyes Road.

He was charged of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

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