Subj : Man shot after allegedly hitting police officer with vehicle in Akl
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Date : Thu Jun 13 2024 12:50 pm

By 1News Reporters
10:49am

A man has been shot in rural Auckland's Awhitu this morning after he
allegedly drove into a police officer and forced another to dive out of the
way.


It came as officers carried out a "pre-planned" search warrant as part of an
ongoing investigation into firearms offences.


As officers arrived outside the address just after 7am, a man inside a
vehicle attempted to drive into them, Counties Manukau District Commander
Superintendent Shanan Gray said.


"One Police officer was struck by the vehicle, and a second was required to
dive out of the way of the oncoming vehicle," Gray said.


"Due to the risk posed to our staff, an armed staff member has discharged
their firearm towards the offender in the vehicle."

The driver received gunshot injuries and was taken to Middlemore Hospital in
an ambulance.


Inside the address, police found three others who were detained in relation
to the warrant.


Gray said a fifth person escaped into nearby bush, with the Eagle helicopter
looking for them.


"Despite extensive efforts from Eagle and the Police Dog Unit, this person
has not yet been located, and Police will remain in the area this morning
while our inquiries continue to locate them.


"At this stage, we do not believe there is a wider risk to the public in
relation to this individual."


Several investigations have now been launched, including a critical incident
investigation and a policy, practice, and procedure investigation.


The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) and WorkSafe have also been
notified.


"The investigation team is now undertaking a number of inquiries and will be
speaking to several witnesses and members of the public," Gray said.


He said no serious injuries were reported to any police officers in
attendance.


"However, we are ensuring that our staff will have welfare and support in
place for them after what has happened today."

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