A man has been arrested after a man was injured in a shooting which forced a Southland school and kindergarten into lockdown on Monday afternoon.
In a statement on Monday, police said one person was injured in the incident.
Police were called to a home on Park Street, in Winton, following a report a firearm had been discharged at around 1pm, Inspector Jon Bisset said in a statement.
A man was found with gunshot wounds at the scene. He was transported to hospital in a serious but stable condition.
“Police along with the armed offenders squad attended, cordons were put in place and nearby schools were put into lockdown temporarily as a precaution,” Bisset said.
Winton School earlier wrote on Facebook that students were allowed out of lockdown at 2.45pm.
"This is to let you know that, based on a directive from the police, Winton School has been in lockdown since 1.15pm," the school wrote.
"After many drills over the past few years, all students and staff have responded quickly and are safe in their allocated spaces."
A 19-year-old man has since been arrested after being located in Invercargill.
“Police would like to thank the public for their co-operation while this matter was resolved safely.”
No one else is being sought in relation to the incident but enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with any information has been urged to contact police on 105, quoting event number P048860990, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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