Police say they are “incredibly grateful” an officer shot in Auckland’s Flat Bush only suffered minor injuries.<\/p>\n
A officer was shot in the leg with an air rifle as police were conducting enquiries at a property on Chapel Road on Monday.<\/p>\n
She was taken to hospital and later discharged to recover at home.<\/p>\n
“She’s in good spirits and is being provided wraparound support,” Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray said.<\/p>\n
“This could have had a very different outcome, and we’re incredibly thankful she only suffered a minor injury.<\/p>\n
“Our staff often face dangerous situations and I’m thankful to all those who brought the matter to a swift resolution.”<\/p>\n
After the shooting, the man refused to exit the property despite numerous attempts by police to engage with him.<\/p>\n
Police then surrounded the property and evacuated nearby residents.<\/p>\n
Police said they were called to Flat Bush just about 9.30am, and a gun was fired at police.Police said they were called to Flat Bush just about 9.30am, and a gun was fired at police. Photo: Nick Monro
\nThe Police Air Support Unit Eagle also temporarily closed the airspace over the address while cordons were put in place.<\/p>\n
“After more than three hours, the decision was made for members of the Armed Offenders Squad to enter the property and arrest the man,” Gray said.<\/p>\n
“A search of the property located an air rifle, and the man has now been charged.”<\/p>\n
A 47-year-old man has been charged with using a firearm against a law enforcement officer, injures with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and two counts of breaching Electronically Monitored bail.<\/p>\n
He will appear in Manukau District Court on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Source: RNZ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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