A man has died after a firearms incident in Palmerston North.<\/p>\n
Police were called to an address on Croydon Ave, Highbury about 2.35pm after a report of a firearm being discharged.<\/p>\n
One person was found with critical injuries but died at the scene, police say.<\/p>\n
A homicide investigation has been launched.<\/p>\n
The offender fled the scene and police are working to locate them.<\/p>\n
Cordons are in place at the property and a scene examination will be carried out, police said.<\/p>\n
Anyone who saw anything suspicious around the time of the incident was asked to contact police on 105 and quote event number P055583482.<\/p>\n
Information can be shared anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111<\/p>\n
RNZ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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