Source: New Zealand Police
A man will face court today following an incident in Flat Bush yesterday where an officer was shot.
Just after 9.30am, officers were at a property in Chapel Road conducting enquiries when a firearm was discharged at Police.
Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray, says a range of Police resources were deployed to the scene.
“The man refused to exit the property despite numerous attempts to engage with him.”
He says Police surrounded the property and evacuated nearby residents, and the Police Air Support Unit Eagle temporarily closed the airspace over the address while cordons were put in place.
“After more than three hours, the decision was made for members of the Armed Offenders Squad to enter the property and arrest the man.
“A search of the property located an air rifle and the man has now been charged.”
Superintendent Gray says the officer shot was struck in the leg and transported to hospital, and she was later discharged to recover at home.
“She’s in good spirits and is being provided wraparound support.
“This could have had a very different outcome, and we’re incredibly thankful she only suffered a minor injury.
“Our staff often face dangerous situations and I’m thankful to all those who brought the matter to a swift resolution.”
A 47-year-old man has been charged with using a firearm against a law enforcement officer, injures with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and two counts of breaching Electronically Monitored bail.
He will appear in Manukau District Court today.
As the matter is before the Court, Police are limited in providing further detail.
ENDS.
Holly McKay/NZ Police
