Non-fatal shooting in Palmerston North justified

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Non-fatal shooting in Palmerston North justified

28 March 2024

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that Police were justified in using force to stop and arrest a man escaping from a Police operation in Palmerston North on 26 July 2021.

Public Report (PDF 708 KB) Media Statement