A police officer has been shot in South Auckland this morning.
Police say the officer was at a property in Chapel Rd, Flat Bush conducting enquiries when a firearm was discharged.
Several schools in the area have been locked down.
Armed officers are surrounding a Chapel Rd property where the gunman is understood to be hiding.
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“One officer has been injured, however at this early stage it appears the injuries are non-life threatening,” a police spokesperson said.
Chapel Rd, between Baverstock and Stancombe Rds, has been cordoned off while police respond.
The public is advised to avoid the area.
A business owner on Baverstock Rd said she ccould hear a helicopter flying above and has had customers coming in wondering about the police presence outside.
Part of Chapel Rd, Flat Bush, has been cordoned off while police respond after an officer was shot. NZ Herald photo by Rachel Maher
Police responding to a shooting in which an officer was injured on Chapel Road, Flatbush on October 6, 2025. New Zealand Herald photograph by Anna Heath
Workers on a nearby construction site have also been evacuated.
“They are trying to smoke him out,” they said.
At least a dozen officers with large rifles are manning the cordons and positioned within it.
It appeared police are surrounding one house of interest.
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Police in helmets and full protective gear have their guns pointed towards the home.
Officers are attempting to urge those in homes around the property to stay inside as residents gather on their decks, trying to see what’s going on.
Construction workers say they were right next to the house when police began to swarm, but they did not hear any gun shots.
A motorist driving through Botany Central towards Flat Bush shortly after 10am told the Herald they noticed several police cars in pursuit.
Not long after they reached the intersection of Chapel Rd and Accent Dr they encountered armed police diverting traffic.
Two armed officers were standing guard and an ambulance was also at the scene.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Police seen wearing helmets and full protective gear have their guns pointed towards a home in Auckland’s Flat Bush as emergency services respond. Police say an officer was at a property in Chapel Rd conducting enquiries when a firearm was discharged. Photo / Rachel Maher
An answering machine message for nearby Sancta Maria College says the school is in lockdown.
“Please refer to the website for further information. Please do not come on site,” the recorded message says.
Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School is also in lockdown. A message on the school’s website reads, “all students are safe and it is a precautionary measure”.
Baverstock Oaks Primary is also in lockdown.
A message on the school’s website says it is “due to [a] police-related incident off school grounds. All Children and staff are accounted for and are safely inside the buildings”.
Police said they would provide a further update when they were in a position to do so.
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