An officer has been injured after a gun was fired at police Auckland's Flat Bush this morning.
Police said the incident occurred on Chapel Road just after 9.30am when it was "conducting inquiries" in the area.
The officer's injuries do not appear to be life threatening, police said.
Hato Hone St John said one person in a minor condition was taken to Middlemore Hospital.
A Salvation Army housing complex has been evacuated, with a person of interest believed to be in a building in the complex.
In a statement, the Salvation Army said it was aware of the incident, and it is working to confirm the details of the situation, including a potential connection to its properties or tenants.
"Until we have a clearer understanding, we are unable to provide further comment."
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Police negotiators and the armed offenders squad are in attendance.
Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School, Sancta Maria College and Baverstock Oaks School are in lockdown.
A note on the Sancta Maria school website said it was a precautionary measure and all students are safe. A message on the Baverstock Oaks Facebook page also said all children and staff are safe.
Earlier, a 1News reporter at a cordon said the police Eagle helicopter was overhead.
A fire truck was also spotted at the scene early this afternoon.
Police said Chapel Road, between Baverstock Road and Stancombe Road, has been cordoned off.
"The public is advised to avoid the area."
Auckland Transport said bus routes 739 and 35 would be impacted by the ongoing situation, and would detour via Standcombe Road, Kensway Drive, and Braverstock Road.
Route 35 buses would not stop at Stancombe Road/Barry Curtis Park at stop 6434 and 6952.
Police helicopter causes flight disruption at Auckland Airport
The police Eagle helicopter, deployed as part of the Flat Bush operation, caused delays to air traffic near Auckland Airport this morning.
Flat Bush lies within the approach path for incoming aircraft, and Airways NZ confirmed the helicopter was given priority airspace access to support the police response.
As a result, two domestic flights were diverted to Hamilton, while around 20 other flights were held in the air or on the ground.
“Some delays are expected through the morning as operations return to normal and we work to get all flights safely to their destination,” an Airways NZ spokesperson said.
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