Home / New ZealandWoman critical after South Auckland shootingNZ Herald16 Jun, 2012 07:00 AMQuick 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/XLinkedInRedditPolice were called to a house in Manukau. Photo / Getty ImagesPolice were called to a house in Manukau. Photo / Getty ImagesA 60-year-old woman requires surgery to have a bullet removed from her skull after she was shot in the head early this morning.Police were called to a house in Druces Road, Manukau, after reports of a shooting at 1.30am. A 60-year-old man appeared in Manukau District Court this morning charged with assault. Police said more serious charges were likely. A police spokesman said the victim was taken to hospital where a CT scan revealed that there was a bullet lodged in her head.Her condition is described as critical.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME."Police have located a firearm and a shell casing. An area canvas has been completed and witnesses interviewed. No other person is being sought in relation to this incident."Police enquiries will continue over the weekend."SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew Zealand'Took it too far': Minister slams protester after roof stunt at electorate office23 Sep 04:47 AMNew ZealandConstruction set to begin on Ōtaki to north of Levin State Highway 1Watch23 Sep 04:18 AMNew ZealandCommunity mourns as search for missing Waikato man ends in tragedy23 Sep 04:17 AMSponsoredPoor sight leaving kids vulnerable22 Sep 01:23 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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