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A man has been charged after a three-hour police standoff at a South Auckland property where a policewoman was shot in the leg.
Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray said the 47-year-old man had been charged with using a firearm against a law enforcement officer, injures withintent to cause grievous bodily harm and two counts of breaching electronically monitored bail.
He will appear at Manukau District Court today.
Armed police officers at a property where a police officer was shot in Flat Bush, South Auckland. Photo / Jason Dorday
Yesterday, police were scrambled to Chapel Rd, Flat Bush, just after 9.30am, after an officer was shot while conducting inquiries.
Roads were blocked, nearby schools sent into lockdown and residents told to stay in their homes as a standoff developed between the man, who was holed up in a social housing property, and police stretched out for more than three hours.
Multiple loud cracks rang out and shattering glass was heard around 1pm before a man wearing a singlet and shorts was handcuffed and seen being taken into custody by the Armed Offenders Squad (AOS) shortly afterwards.
Armed police officers surrounded the property. Photo / Jason Dorday
Gray said the man refused to come out after numerous attempts to engage with him.
“After more than three hours, the decision was made for members of the Armed Offenders Squad to enter the property and arrest the man.
“A search of the property located an air rifle and the man has now been charged.”
Gray said the female officer who was shot in the leg had been discharged from hospital by 1.30pm.
“She’s in good spirits and is being provided wraparound support.
“This could have had a very different outcome, and we’re incredibly thankful she only suffered a minor injury.
“Our staff often face dangerous situations and I’m thankful to all those who brought the matter to a swift resolution.”
Several schools in the area, including Botany Downs Secondary College, Ormiston Senior College and Sancta Maria College, were locked down during the standoff.
Chapel Rd, between Baverstock and Stancombe Rds, was cordoned off during the police operation.
