30 Jul 2019

Arrest and firearms seized after man shot in Wairoa

6:50 pm on 30 July 2019

A man has been arrested after a 19-year-old man was shot in Wairoa on Sunday evening.

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Police say two firearms linked the shooting and a second shooting at the same address early on Monday morning have been recovered Photo: 123rf

The victim's shoulder, arm and face were injured and a 22-year-old man has been charged with firearms-related offences.

The police say two firearms linked this shooting and a second shooting at the same address early on Monday morning, have now been recovered.

An investigation into a third shooting at a different property is still ongoing.

Acting Detective Sergeant Griffiths said extra police had been brought into Wairoa to support local staff.