A man has been shot by Police near Invercargill today.
Officers were seeking the man in relation to an earlier call of concern for a female.
The man presented a weapon to officers on State Highway 1 at Dacre, and was subsequently shot by Police shortly before midday.
He was taken to hospital in a serious condition where he is undergoing surgery.
State Highway 1/Edendale-Woodlands Highway remains closed between Kerr Road and SH 98 while Police conduct a scene examination.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area and take alternate routes.
More information will be released when available.
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Issued by Police Media Centre