Attribute to Superintendent Paul Basham, Southern District Commander
Police are aware of media reporting regarding the fatal shooting in Invercargill last night in which a woman died and a man was injured.
While we understand the high interest in this, Police is constrained from commenting on these reports at this immediate time.
There is a legal process we need to work through before we are in a position to comment any further.
Police hope to be in a position to provide further information later today once these legal issues have been considered.
We can however say that the investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
Police were called to an address on Otepuni Avenue, Newfield at 8.19pm last night.
The woman was found deceased at the address.
A second person was found wounded. He had received gunshot wounds and is receiving treatment in hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.
A third person, a man, is also being treated in hospital and assisting Police with the investigation.
A firearm has been recovered and a scene examination is continuing.
Detectives are not looking for anyone else in connection with the shooting.
We are very aware of the impact this tragedy will be having on the community.
We are particularly focussed on ensuring support is in place for victims and their families.
The investigation team will be seeking to talk with people who witnessed last night’s event or has information which could assist.
Anyone with information that could help Police is asked to call Invercargill Central Police Station on 03 211 0400.
Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Media please note if we are in a position to hold a stand-up later today then this will happen in Invercargill. Be aware that it is possible the notice we can give on this will be quite short.
Issued by Police Media Centre