Residents were in shock this morning, with a neighbour saying at first they thought it was a car crash, but realised it was “something more” after hearing several “bangs”.
“No injuries were reported to a number of people who were inside the property at the time. Enquiries are now ongoing at the address to determine the full circumstances of what has occurred including who is responsible.”
Anyone with information that could help is asked to contact the 105 police service, referencing file number 240618/0603, or to provide information anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police also responded to a report of a firearm being “allegedly discharged towards a residential address” on nearby Bernina Place at 12.31am. Again, no injuries were reported. Anyone who can help with information is asked to contact police, referencing file number 240618/0639.
A grandmother living at the Māngere East house told the Herald she was scared and angry after her home was sprayed with bullets while her family - including a baby granddaughter - were inside watching TV.
She said she was baffled as to why a “punk-ass” chose to target her home, where she has lived for at least 16 years.
A home in Māngere East was sprayed with bullets on June 6 while the tenant's family members were inside. Photo / Jason Oxenham
On Sunday night, a home in the East Auckland suburb of Glen Innes was also reportedly shot at. The Herald understands multiple shots were heard, although it’s not clear if anything was struck.
A police spokesperson confirmed they were making inquiries into that incident, which happened at a residential address on Leaside Lane around 9.35pm.
“Thankfully, no injuries were reported to a number of people who were inside the property at the time.”
