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Non-fatal shooting by Police in Auckland justified

21 November 2023

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that two Police officers were justified in shooting at a man who held three civilian drivers at gunpoint and hijacked their cars while trying to avoid arrest. The man surrendered after the second officer’s shot hit and injured him.

Public Report (PDF 873 KB) Media Statement 

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