Key Takeaways
- A person has been critically injured in a shooting incident in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga
- Police believe the incident was targeted and there is no ongoing risk to the public
- The investigation is ongoing, and police are seeking information and CCTV footage from the public
- Parts of Arthur and Alfred streets were cordoned off but have since reopened
- The incident is not expected to impact the nearby Ed Sheeran concert at Go Media Stadium
Introduction to the Incident
A shooting incident occurred in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga on Friday, leaving one person in a critical condition. The incident happened at a property on Arthur St, with police receiving reports of a person being shot shortly after 11am. The person was taken to hospital, where they remain in a critical condition. The police are currently investigating the incident, and Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce has stated that they believe the incident was targeted.
Police Investigation and Response
The police response to the incident was swift, with Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce stating that the investigation will focus on holding anyone involved to account. The police are urging anyone with information or CCTV footage that may capture the area in and around Arthur Street to come forward. The police are also going door to door to talk to those who lived nearby, in an effort to gather more information about the incident. The police are seeking any relevant information and are asking the public to contact them on 105. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Emergency Services Response
The emergency services responded quickly to the incident, with St John responding to the scene at around 11am. An ambulance, a rapid response unit, and an operations manager were all dispatched to the scene. The ambulance team treated one patient in a critical condition and transported them to Auckland City Hospital. The quick response of the emergency services is a testament to their dedication and professionalism in responding to emergency situations.
Impact on the Community
The incident has caused concern in the community, with Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce acknowledging that this sort of violence is very unsettling for the community. However, the police are reassuring the public that they believe there is no ongoing risk to the public. The incident has also caused some disruption to the local area, with parts of Arthur and Alfred streets being cordoned off. However, these streets have since reopened and are not expected to impact the nearby Ed Sheeran concert at Go Media Stadium.
Conclusion and Next Steps
The incident is a serious one, and the police are taking it very seriously. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward and are seeking CCTV footage from the public. The community is being reassured that there is no ongoing risk to the public, and the police are working to hold anyone involved to account. As the investigation continues, the police will provide updates and information to the public. In the meantime, the public is being asked to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the police.
