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Five Head Hunters gang members arrested after Auckland shooting

October 18, 2021

Armed police surrounded the Head Hunters’ headquarters. (Source: Other)

Five Head Hunters gang members have been arrested after a shooting at a New Lynn, West Auckland, address on Sunday.

The five men, aged between 22 and 40, were located at a Henderson address by police and taken into custody.

All are due to appear in the Waitākere District Court on Monday and have all been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.

A man remains in a serious condition in hospital following the incident.

Police remain at the scene at two addresses – both at a New Lynn residential address and at an industrial address on View Road in Henderson.

Armed police at Henderson address.

Armed police at Henderson address. (Source: 1 NEWS)

The investigation remains ongoing and police said they cannot rule out further charges being laid.

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