Home / New ZealandWoman charged after South Auckland firearms incident, victim still in hospitalBy Anna LeaskSenior Journalist - crime and justice·NZ Herald·16 Jan, 2021 09:38 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditA 22-year-old woman has been charged in relation to a firearms incident last night in Papatoetoe in which a person sustained serious injuries.The injured person was taken to hospital just before 7pm after police were called to the Tui Rd address. It had been reported there had been an accidental firearms incident. Police said today inquiries were ongoing to determine the circumstances around the incident and a woman would appear in court tomorrow.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME."She is due to appear in the Manukau District Court tomorrow on charges of wounding with intent to injure and unlawfully carrying a firearm," a police spokesperson said."One person remains in Middlemore Hospital in a stable condition."SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandAre you $17m richer? Lotto numbers drawn for massive prizeNew ZealandUber driver caught with homemade stun gun on his dashboardWellington'Solidarity and hope': Wellington forms partnership with Palestinian capitalSponsoredRevealed: The night driving ‘red flag’AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
