Two teens charged after Northcote shooting

2:59 pm on 5 March 2021

Two teenagers have been charged following a shooting incident on Auckland's North Shore last week.

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Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

The 16-year-old and 18-year-old are charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and the commission of an offence using a firearm.

They are due to appear in the North Shore Youth Court tomorrow.

Police launched an investigation after a teenager suffered a gunshot injury in Northcote's Cadness Reserve on 26 February.

He will have lasting injuries and police say he has lost sight in one eye.