Possible shooting seriously injures one in downtown Auckland

One person was seriously injured in a possible shooting in downtown Auckland's Fort St. Photo / Katie Oliver

A gun was fired in the Auckland CBD overnight and a person was hospitalised, seriously injured.

Police rushed to Fort St just before 4am after reports that a firearm had been discharged.

“One person was transported to hospital with serious injuries,” said a police spokesperson.

Hato Hone St John said it received a call at 3.51 am.

“Our crews assessed and treated one patient who was transported to Auckland City hospital in a serious condition,” said a spokesperson.

Cordons are in place on Fort St and Jean Batten Pl while police examine the scene.

More to come.