A person has been left in critical condition after a shooting in the Auckland suburb of Papakura in the early hours of this morning.
According to a report by 1News, emergency services were alerted after reports of a person being shot on Maadi Pl at around 2.30 am. Police and medical teams rushed to the scene following the distress call.
"The person was taken to the hospital in a critical condition. Those involved are believed to be known to each other, and police do not believe there is an ongoing risk to the community," a police spokesperson said, 1News has quoted.
Authorities confirmed that the alleged offender had not yet been located and that efforts to find the suspect are continuing.
"Inquiries to locate the offender are ongoing. A scene guard remains in place," as quoted by 1News.
St John Ambulance said it responded to the incident with multiple emergency units.
"Our crews assessed and treated one patient who was transported to Middlemore Hospital in a critical condition," quoted 1News.
Police investigations are ongoing, and further updates are expected as inquiries continue.
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