Please attribute to Superintendent John Price, Canterbury District Commander
One man has been injured in a serious incident in Christchurch this evening.
The man, who was wanted by Police, failed to stop on Breezes Road, Shirley, about 7.20pm.
The vehicle was spiked and came to a stop on Eveleyn Couzins Avenue, Richmond.
The man presented a firearm, believed to be a shotgun, and fired at Police.
Police returned fire and the offender was shot in the lower body.
Police immediately issued first aid and the man was transported to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries.
The alleged offender is under armed Police guard at the hospital.
Cordons are currently in place and people are asked to avoid the area.
Police staff involved in the incident are receiving support.
Our Police staff come to work every day to ensure the safety of the public and no officer should ever be put in this position.
No further updates are expected to be provided until tomorrow.
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Issued by Police Media Centre