Police at the scene on Monday.
Photo: SAMUEL RILLSTONE / RNZ
A person who fell from a Wellington apartment balcony on Sunday had been shot at, but wasn’t hit, police say.
Police were called to a property on Brooklyn Rd about 3.30pm on Sunday and a person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
Witnesses reported hearing what they believed was a gunshot before the fall, but police at the time said that information had not been confirmed.
Detective Senior Sergeant Lee Underhill had now confirmed a shotgun was fired.
“While nobody was hit, we believe the incident targeted a specific individual, who suffered moderate injuries fleeing to safety,” she said.
The apartment building.
Photo: SAMUEL RILLSTONE / RNZ
“It is concerning that an offender has discharged a firearm in a highly populated apartment building and we are aggressively pursuing every lead in order to locate the offender.”
There would be more officers in the area to reassure the community, she said.
Community housing organisation Te Toi Mahana confirmed the shot was fired at its Pukehīnau Flats.
Chief executive Jonathan Manns said it was cooperating with police.
“We understand that no Te Toi Mahana tenants or staff were involved,” he said.
“The situation is under control and there is no increased danger to tenants or the public at this time.”
Underhill urged anyone with information to contact police.
Police at the flats on Monday.
Photo: SAMUEL RILLSTONE / RNZ
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