25 Mar 2024

Man arrested after gunfire, armed police stand-off in west Auckland

1:20 pm on 25 March 2024
A police car

Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

A man has been arrested after reports of gunfire and a stand-off in west Auckland.

Police were called to a property on Simpson Road just before 10am and officers put cordons in place while negotiating with a man to come out.

The man surrendered to police and no one was injured.

Charges were being considered, said police.

Simpson Road, West Auckland.

Simpson Road, West Auckland. Photo: Google Maps

They thanked nearby residents affected by the incident for their support as officers worked to reach a peaceful resolution.

Simpson Road was closed between Candia Road and Babich Road.

Auckland Transport said some stops on bus route 142 would be missed.