A man has been arrested following a firearms incident in central Auckland late last month.
An investigation has been ongoing since a man suffered serious injuries when a firearm was discharged on Fort Street just before 4am on 27 April.
This morning, Police executed a search warrant in Avondale.
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, Auckland City Central Area Investigations Manager, says one man was arrested at the address.
“Investigators have been working diligently to identify and locate the offender involved in this event.
“It’s a pleasing result to have made an arrest, and Police will be opposing this man’s bail at his court appearance.”
The 28-year-old man has been charged with presenting a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Detective Senior Sergeant Friend says the victim is continuing to recover from the ordeal.
“The victim suffered significant injuries as a result of this reckless behaviour,” he says.
“He is at home recovering, and we have updated him on the news of today’s arrest.
“Police are continuing to work with the victim and his family moving forward.”
Police acknowledge the support of central city residents in the investigation.
“We appreciate the incident did create some nervousness within the community, and we have been working around ongoing visibility in the city as a result,” Detective Senior Sergeant Friend says.
“Let’s be clear, we will not tolerate this sort of violence in our city.”
The man arrested was expected in the Auckland District Court today.
And still – law abiding Firearms Owners are given the third degree when renewing their soon-to-expire Firearms Licences due to our former Liebour PM enacting her socialist gun-confiscation policies, AND making applications for a Firearms Licence time-consuming, invasive, and costly.
And yet – 3D printers, ghost guns and gang-exemptions via plea deals all seem to be the norm…