Police officers at the scene in the Christchurch suburb of Northcote on Thursday.
Photo: RNZ / Keiller MacDuff
An incident that left four people injured, one critically, in Christchurch is believed to involve rival gangs Black Power and Mongrel Mob, RNZ understands.
Emergency services were called to an address on Hoani Street in Northcote about 9.30pm on Wednesday.
One person has life-threatening injuries, and another was seriously hurt.
A police officer in Hoani Street where the incident unfolded last night.
Photo: RNZ / Keiller MacDuff
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The two others had minor or moderate injuries, police said.
RNZ understands the incident is believed to involve members of rival gangs Black Power and Mongrel Mob.
Photo: RNZ / Keiller MacDuff
An RNZ reporter at the scene last night was told by police that there had been reports of shots being fired.
When asked whether the incident involved firearms, Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill said: ” This forms part of police enquiries.”
“The community can be assured that police are working at speed to identify and locate those involved.
“Police believe the parties involved are known to each other and the risk to wider public is minimal.”
Hill said there would be more officers in the Northcote area today “as we work to resolve this incident as swiftly as possible”.
Photo: RNZ / Keiller MacDuff
A scene examination is underway at the property.
Police are appealing to anyone in the area who may have witnessed anything last night to contact them. They can be contacted on 105 using file number 260218/3391.
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