A man remains in Hawke’s Bay Hospital where his condition has stabilised after he was shot and injured by police following a serious incident in the region last night.
The man is alleged to be linked to the investigation into a death of a woman at a property in Westshore, Napier, about 9pm on Monday.
Police were alerted after a report that the man was later seen carrying a firearm and driving south out of Napier. Hawke’s Bay officers including Armed Offenders Squad staff set up road blocks and tracked the man for some time during which he shot at police.
He was stopped in central Clive about 11.10pm and there was an exchange of fire after he threatened officers.
Immediate medical attention was given to the wounded man by police and paramedics called to the scene.
A section of State Highway 2 in central Clive will stay closed today and diversions put in place for road users. This is to allow for a detailed scene examination to take place. People are asked to use the alternative Farndon Road and Hawke’s Bay Expressway.
Investigators and forensic specialists will also be at a property in The Esplanade, Westshore, where the body of a woman was found shortly after 9pm.
Superintendent Sandra Venables, Eastern Police District Commander, described last night’s operation as difficult, dangerous and fast moving.
“We’re unable to release the name of the victim at this stage but our thoughts are with the families caught up in this tragic event.”
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Media note: A media stand up will be held at the Hastings Police Station, Railway Road, Hastings, at 3.30pm today.
Media contact: Issued by Public Affairs, Police National Headquarters