20 Dec 2021

Man shot and injured in central Auckland overnight

11:28 am on 20 December 2021

Police are investigating a shooting in central Auckland early this morning.

A police officer on Nelson St, Auckland, after a man suffered a minor gunshot injury and a vehicle was found with bullet holes.

A police officer on Nelson Street on Monday morning following a shooting. Photo: RNZ / Nona Pelletier

Detective Senior sergeant Khush Kullar says one man suffered a minor gunshot injury in Nelson Street at 1.25am.

Officers responded and found a ute with bullet holes and while they were inspecting the vehicle a man with a gunshot injury to his hand approached.

"He was taken to Auckland City Hospital in a moderate condition and is being spoken to by police.

"A scene examination is still taking place today."

No arrests have been made at this stage.

Police are appealing for any residents in nearby apartment buildings who filmed the incident, or part of it, to contact detectives.

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