Armed police are at the scene of a shooting in Papatoetoe this evening that has left one person in critical condition.
Officers were called about 9pm after reports a person had been injured at an Elizabeth Avenue property, police said in a statement.
The person was taken to hospital in critical condition.
A witness who was near the scene at the time told 1News they clearly heard the sound of a gunshot.
Cordons and a scene guard will remain in place overnight, police said. The investigation is in its initial stages and a forensic scene examination will begin tomorrow.
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No arrests have been made.
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