Papakura shooting: Person critically injured, police hunt alleged offender

A person has been critically injured after being shot in Maadi Place, Papakura. Police are still searching for the alleged offender. Photo / Google Street View

A person has been critically injured after being shot in Auckland overnight. Police are still looking for the alleged offender.

Emergency services were called to Maadi Place in the South Auckland suburb of Papakura after being told someone had been shot about 2.30am, a police spokesman said.

“The person was taken to hospital in a critical condition. Those involved are believed to be known to each other and police do not believe there is an ongoing risk to the community.

“Inquiries to locate the offender are ongoing. A scene guard remains in place.”

Police say a scene guard remains in place in Maadi Place, Papakura, after a shooting incident this morning. Photo / Google Maps

Hato Hone St John sent two rapid response units, an ambulance and a manager to the shooting, a spokeswoman said.

“Our crews assessed and treated one patient who was transported to Middlemore Hospital in a critical condition.”