Source: New Zealand Police
Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Philip Skoglund:
Police have arrested a man following a firearms incident in Martinborough early this morning.
About 12.30am, Police were called to a private address on Malcolm Street, following reports of a firearm being discharged.
The shooting allegedly occurred following a confrontation between two groups.
Two shots were reportedly fired, one in the direction of a person. No injuries were reported, but a vehicle was hit.
A 22-year-old man has been charged with discharging a firearm with intent to intimidate and is due to appear in Masterton District Court on 7 November.
Police are concerned about the increased illegal use of firearms in the Wairarapa, with two instances in the last week.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/11/06/arrest-following-martinborough-shooting/