Police say a family are lucky to have escaped serious injuries after a suspected gang shooting in Auckland last night.
Police at the scene of the shooting in Yates Road, Māngere Photo: RNZ/ Marika Khabazi
Police were called to Yates Road, in Māngere, just after 11.30pm, after reports of gunshots being fired at a home.
A vehicle was also heard leaving the area at speed.
Police believe the incident was gang related but the offenders targeted the wrong address.
The home had a number of children inside and had no gang connections.
"We are taking this incident extremely seriously and will be undertaking a number of enquiries today to identify and locate those responsible," police said in a statement.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police by phone on 105 and quote file number 211104/5280.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
