Person seriously injured in firearms incident in Mt Roskill

12:27 pm on 9 October 2021

One person is in hospital after what is believed to be a gang-linked firearms incident in the Auckland suburb of Mount Roskill last night.

Police car on the street at night

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Police received reports shortly before 9pm of shots being fired towards a house in Morrie Laing Avenue.

A person was taken to hospital and remains in a serious but stable condition.

In a statement, Detective Senior Sergeant Phil Cox said a vehicle was seen speeding off immediately after the shooting.

He said police believe there could be gang links, and a scene examination is continuing at the property.

Police are seeking sightings or any information which may help the investigation.