Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, Auckland City CIB:
The investigation into the incident where a firearm was discharged on St Lukes Road on Tuesday night has progressed overnight.
Last night, Police executed a search warrant at a property on Kelvyn Grove, Hillpark.
Pleasingly, I can confirm the vehicle of interest in this investigation - the grey Mazda Axela - has been located and recovered at this address.
Residents near the Hillpark address were not required to be evacuated during the search warrant last night.
No arrests have been made at this stage, however the investigation is continuing.
Police reassure the community that our investigation team is working to hold the person, or persons, responsible to account.
As part of this, a CCTV phase is already underway as part of the ongoing investigation.
Police would like to acknowledge those who have been contacting us as a result of our appeals. We continue to ask anyone who witnessed the events of Tuesday night to contact Police.
The victim in this incident has since been discharged from hospital, and we are continuing to ensure there is support for her and her family.
We will continue to provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
There will be people in the community that know who the occupants of the car were on Tuesday night.
It’s time to do the right thing and contact Police if they have information.
Please contact Police through our 105 phone service quoting the file number 230516/7840.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
ENDS.
Jarred Williamson/NZ Police