Police investigation launched after 39-year old critically injured in shooting

One person was taken to hospital by helicopter in a critical condition. Photo / NZME

A 39-year old man is in a critical condition after an alleged shooting on Hanson Grove in Stokes Valley this morning.

A dark-coloured vehicle was seen fleeing at speed immediately after the shooting, according to police. It has not yet been found.

Police are working to put together a full picture of what happened and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

“CCTV will be vital in this investigation. We are urging anyone who has residential or commercial CCTV/dashcam in the Hanson Grove vicinity or the main arterial routes of Stokes Valley to contact us,” police said. in a statement.

Wellington Free Ambulance said the alleged victim was taken to Wellington Hospital by helicopter.

Police Detective Inspector Haley Ryan said police were called at 9am after reports of gunshots.

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Tom Raynel is a multimedia business journalist for the Herald, covering small business, retail and tourism.