Police are appealing for information following a firearms incident in Napier today.
At around 3am this morning [Wednesday 4 February], Police responded to an incident where it was reported that a firearm had been discharged on Thackeray Street, Napier.
Police attended and found one person nearby, with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. They were transported to hospital in moderate condition.
The alleged offender fled the scene in a vehicle but was located later at a Barker Street address.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm with a firearm and is due to appear in Napier District Court tomorrow.
Police would like to hear from any who may have witnessed this incident, or who has any information around what happened, to please get in touch.
Information can be provided through 105, either online at 105.police.govt.nz or by calling 105. Please reference file number 260204/2691.
You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre