Please attribute the following to Inspector Mike Bowman, Southland Area Commander:
Police received a report of a firearm being discharged in Gore just before 8pm.
Two people are reported to have injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening.
There is a cordon in place near Aparima Street.
Police are in attendance and making enquiries to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.
Members of the public are asked to avoid the area.
Police do not believe there is any risk to other members of the community.
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Issued by Police Media Centre