An innocent family was lucky to escape serious injuries or fatalities overnight after a number of shots were fired at their home in Māngere.
Police were called at 11.35pm with multiple reports of gunshots being heard and a vehicle leaving the area at speed.
A further call was received from a Yates Road resident, who reported that numerous shots had been fired at their home.
There were a number of children inside the house, who were extremely fortunate not to be seriously injured or killed by the gunshots.
Police believe this incident was gang-related and that the offenders have targeted the wrong address – that of an innocent family with absolutely no gang connections.
We are taking this incident extremely seriously and will be undertaking a number of enquiries today to identify and locate those responsible.
If anyone has information which could assist our enquiries, they’re urged to contact us via 105 and quote file number 211104/5280.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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MEDIA NOTE – Inspector Matt Srhoj, Counties Manukau West Area Commander, will be available for media interviews between 10.30am – 11.30am at the Otahuhu Police Station, 180 Great South Road, Otahuhu. Media should email media@police.govt.nz to confirm an interview time.
Nick Baker/NZ Police