Auckland police following up reports of gunfire in Papakura

Residents in the Smiths Ave area in Papakura reported hearing gunfire just after 8pm. Photo / File

Auckland police are following up reports of gunfire in Papakura tonight.

Police said officers were called to the incident on Smiths Ave in the South Auckland suburb about 8.20pm and are investigating the reports.

A resident in the area said police had told them to stay indoors and that police have been patrolling the area from about 9.30pm.