One critically injured after shooting in Auckland's Onehunga

A major police presence has been reported in the vicinity of Arthur St, with the police Eagle helicopter circling overhead for a period before leaving.

One person has been critically injured after being shot in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga this morning.

Police received reports a person had been shot at a property on Arthur St shortly after 11am on Friday.

Inspector Jason Homan said an increased police presence would remain in the area while inquiries were underway.

Parts of Arthur and Alfred streets have been cordoned off.

St John responded to the incident at around 11am with an ambulance, a rapid response unit, and an operations manager.

"Our ambulance team treated one patient in a critical condition and transported them to Auckland City Hospital."

A 1News reporter at the scene said police officers were going door to door to talk to those who lived nearby.

Anyone with relevant information should contact police on 105.

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