Driver in custody after shots reportedly fired at person in Manurewa, Auckland

One person has been taken into custody after reports of a firearm being discharged in the Auckland suburb of Manurewa.

A driver is in custody after a person was reportedly shot at in the Auckland suburb of Manurewa on Monday.

A police spokesperson said at around 2.22pm, police received a report of a person in a vehicle “allegedly discharging a firearm towards a person” on Kirton Cres.

Police, with the assistance of the Eagle helicopter, followed the vehicle until it came to a stop on Great South Rd, Drury.

The driver was taken into custody without further incident.

One person has been taken into custody after reports of a firearm being discharged in the Auckland suburb of Manurewa.

“Police are not aware of any injuries, but we are working to locate the person,” the spokesperson said.

“We understand they will be shaken and we ask that they make themselves known to police. Inquiries are ongoing to locate the firearm.”

One witness told the Herald the car was travelling at high speeds and came to a stop outside Mico Plumbing.

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