Three people are due in court today following a shooting incident in Te Kauwhata, north of Huntly.
Police received a call shortly before 7am on Saturday 21 February reporting that a man had presented at Waikato Hospital with a gunshot wound.
It was determined the man had been injured in Te Kauwhata, and Police attended the address to make further enquiries.
At the address, Police located and seized a firearm and ammunition, and two women and one man were arrested.
Both women, aged 27 and 59, are due to appear in Huntly District Court today, charged with two counts of unlawfully possessing a firearm, and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The man, aged 56, is due to appear in Hamilton District Court on 20 March, charged with unlawfully possessing a firearm, and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Detective Sergeant Rahul Badri, of Waikato West CIB, says this is a good outcome for the victim and the Te Kauwhata community.
“Not only am I pleased to be able to hold these offenders to account – I am also happy to have removed a firearm from circulation in the community.
“I commend the Police staff for their quick actions, which was essential to making these arrests,” says Detective Sergeant Badri.
Police continue to support those affected by the incident and reassure the community that there is no ongoing risk.
