Police yesterday revealed the injured man was left at Middlemore Hospital. His injuries were not believed to be life threatening.
A neighbour said the two-storey house was packed with people at the time of the shooting and some wore gang patches. The couple had moved in four months ago and had three young children, including a baby.
Another neighbour who was about to quit the street yesterday said he had had a gutsful of the violence and obscene language.
"This is the reason why we are leaving," he said, motioning to the street's armed cordon.
Glen Innes police yesterday appealed for witnesses to contact the City Eastern Area CIB or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.