Gisborne firearms incident: Police investigating reports of gunshots fired into house

• Gisborne police are investigating gunshots fired into a Ranfurly St home at 6.30am today.
• Inspector Danny Kirk said the incident, believed to be gang-related, occurred with people inside.
• Police are working with gang leaders to de-escalate conflict and maintain a visible presence.

Gisborne police are investigating after reports of gunshots being fired into a home on Ranfurly St at 6.30am today.

Tairāwhiti area commander Inspector Danny Kirk said it was the latest in a series of incidents that were believed to be gang-related.

Police were called to the Ranfurly St address after someone living nearby heard a gunshot.

“On arrival, police determined that a house in the street had been shot at while people were inside.”

Kirk said it was fortunate no one was injured.

“Detectives are investigating this and other incidents in the Kaiti and Mangapapa areas last week and believe them to be gang-related.

“Police are working closely with gang leaders to work to de-escalate the conflict, and officers will maintain a highly visible presence in the Gisborne area.”

He said police have no tolerance for behaviour that presents a serious risk to public safety and their response to incidents of violence will be stern.

“Anyone who has immediate concerns for their safety, or that of anyone else, is asked to please call 111.”

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