A woman was found with what appeared to be a severe gunshot wound in Christchurch last night, with police now hunting for the suspect who fled the scene.
Emergency services were called to a property on Shortland Street in Wainoni at around 8.45pm.
On arrival, they found a woman in critical condition, having suffered “what appears to be a serious gunshot wound”.
St John said she was taken to Christchurch Hospital.
Police said it was investigating and was working to find the person responsible, who “fled the scene in a vehicle”.
A scene guard was in place overnight.
“Members of the public can expect a police presence in the area to remain while these inquiries take place,” a police spokesperson said.
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