Police have swarmed a south Auckland property where an officer has been shot.
Police said they were called to Flat Bush just about 9.30am on Monday, before a gun was fired at police.
An officer suffered “non-life-threatening” injuries, police said.
Police said they were called to Flat Bush just about 9.30am, and a gun was fired at police.
Photo: Nick Monro
A large number of police, some armed, have blocked off the Chapel Road between Baverstock and Stancombe Road.
Police have told RNZ they’re speaking via phone with someone who is holed up inside a flat.
They say the person is alone inside.
The Salvation Army told RNZ it was aware of an incident that occurred at or near one of its social housing properties.
An armed police officer at the scene of a shooting in Flat Bush, Auckland.
Photo: RNZ/Finn Blackwell
“At this stage, we are still working to confirm the details of the situation, including any potential connection to our tenants or properties,” a spokesperson said in a statement.
“The Salvation Army is concerned about the situation, particularly the police officer involved, our tenants, the neighbours, and the impact on businesses and schools around the area.”
A large number of cars are being redirected away from the cordon.
Police said they were called to Flat Bush just about 9.30am, and a gun was fired at police.
Photo: Nick Monro
An RNZ reporter at the scene also saw a police dog inside the cordon.
Nearby Sancta Maria College and Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School were both in lockdown.
“All students and staff are accounted for and are safely inside school buildings,” Sancta Maria College posted on its website.
Police said they were called to Flat Bush just about 9.30am, and a gun was fired at police.
Photo: Nick Monro
“Please do not come to the school or phone the school.”
Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School said all students are safe and the lockdown was a precautionary measure.
Police said they were called to Flat Bush just about 9.30am, and a gun was fired at police.
Photo: Nick Monro
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