17 Dec 2025

Two injured in firearm incident in Gore

9:24 pm on 17 December 2025
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File photo. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Two people are injured after a firearm was discharged in Gore this evening.

The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Police said they were called to the scene on Aparima Street just before 8pm, and have cordoned off the street.

Police do not believe there is any risk to the public, but they have been asked to avoid the area.

"Police are in attendance and making enquiries to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident."

St John earlier confirmed it dispatched ambulances and helicopters to the scene.

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