Armed police were at the scene of a serious incident in Wellington this afternoon after a person fell from an apartment balcony amid reports of gunfire.
Police said one person sustained moderate injuries after falling from a balcony at an apartment complex in Brooklyn Rd, Wellington this afternoon.
"Emergency services were called to the complex at 3.35pm," police told 1News in a statement.
"Initial information provided by witnesses suggested that a gunshot had possibly been heard prior to the person falling.
"This is as yet unsubstantiated but armed officers were in attendance as a precaution."
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