A Kiwi police officer working in Queensland reportedly had his life saved by colleagues after being shot in the leg late last week.
Constable Jordan May, originally from Christchurch, was called to a domestic violence incident in Yengarie, located on the Fraser Coast, at about 5.54pm on Friday after reports of a domestic violence incident.
7News reported it is alleged when police arrived at the area on Horizon Ct, 45-year-old Adam O'Shea began opening fire with a semi-automatic weapon when they got out of their vehicle.
May, 36, was then reportedly dragged 100m to safety where his colleagues performed first aid while still under fire, which included applying a torniquet.
7News also reported it was the Constable's last shift in the region, as he had planned to "move west".
The neighbourhood, which was described as being located in a quiet farming district, was then swarmed by armed police, and residents were ordered inside. Power was then cut, and specialist officers made attempts to engage with the O'Shea.
At 9.21pm the property was searched. O'Shea was found deceased, and it was suspected he died from a gunshot wound which was self-inflicted.
The outlet said May's femur had been shattered in the incident, but an update to the Queensland Police Union Of Employees Facebook page said he is now receiving support from his brothers as he recovers in hospital.
"I want to thank everyone involved in looking after me, from my colleagues in Maryborough to the amazing hospital staff here at the RBH," May said.
"I'm on the mend and have the support of friends and family who have not left my side. I'm looking forward to getting back on my feet and I can't wait to get out of hospital."
The Queensland Police Union Of Employees said: "When one of our own in seriously injured the Queensland Police Union is there for our member and their families."
It added the community will "rightly focus on the officer who was shot, but they should not overlook for a moment the incredible bravery of the police who risked everything to bring him out of that situation alive".
The union's president, Shane Prior, said he had spent time with May and his brothers in hospital.
"As cops we know this job has risks but when it goes bad the entire police family steps up and that’s exactly what I’ve seen over the past few days," Prior said.
"He’s a good bloke and rather than expect pity, he really wants to make sure the professionalism of his colleagues is recognised."
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