Hamilton shooting: Police probe targeted attack in Chartwell street

An investigation is under way after a man was shot in Hamilton overnight.

Police were called to a property on Sapphire Place in Chartwell about 11.50pm.

A 37-year-old was found with gunshot wounds and taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition, Detective Senior Sergeant Reece Durston said this afternoon.

The man was still in hospital in a stable condition.

Durston said police believed the incident was targeted.

“Police are asking the public for information of the incident or CCTV footage that may capture the area in and around Sapphire Place from last night.

“The investigation team are currently looking for two motor vehicles – one red and one white – that were in the area at the time of the incident."

Durston said the vehicles may have been travelling in convoy in the area.

A scene examination is under way and the community could expect to see police in the area today.

Members of the public were also asked to contact police with information either online or over the phone on 105 and quote file number 251128/8530.