New Plymouth Police say a man is now in their custody following an armed callout to an Okato, Taranaki, address, early this afternoon.
Senior Sergeant Allan Whaley, New Plymouth Police said officers were advised about midday of domestic incident that had taken place in Okato.
Police including the Armed Offenders Squad from New Plymouth cordoned off the house and nearby area after it was initially reported that shots had been heard at the house and a woman had been shot in the leg.
A woman has been taken to Taranaki Base Hospital by ambulance. The extent and nature of the woman’s injuries are not yet known however she is able to talk with police.
AOS and police negotiators appealed to a man who had barricaded himself inside the house. He gave himself up to police about 1.30pm without further incident.
No further information is available at this stage.
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Senior Sergeant Allan Whaley
New Plymouth Police, tel 06 759 5500
Or Kaye Calder
Police Public Affairs
Tel 04 460 2986 or 027 241 6305