One person injured, armed police guard apartment in downtown Auckland

One person has been injured with armed police guarding the entrance to an apartment complex on Gore St in central Auckland.

Emergency services, including armed police, are this morning responding to a serious incident which was reported to Police at about 7.14am.

A spokesperson said at this stage it appeared one person has been injured.

“Enquiries remain ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident

“At this stage, we do not believe there is a wider risk to the public in relation to this incident.”

Residents of the Auckland Harbour’s Suites questioned by police. Five police cars are parked nearby Gore St in Auckland Central following reports of a firearm incident. Photo / Jason Oxenham

An RNZ reporter saw about five police cars at the scene and a number of ambulances on Monday morning.

Two police officers were guarding the door of Auckland Harbour Suites, questioning witnesses or residents.

Police cars had arrived about 7.15am and officers armed with assault rifles made their way to the apartment building.

About 12 police officers with firearms were seen.

Two further ambulances arrived around 7.50am but there appeared to be no panic or rush.

RNZ’s reporter at the scene said police were talking to residents as they entered or left the building.

Residents inside the building could be seen queuing to speak to police before leaving one at a time.

He said the situation seemed to be under control and there did not appear to be any danger to public.

Residents of the Auckland Harbour’s Suites questioned by police. Photo / Jason Oxenham

A resident of Auckland Harbour Suites said it’s a “chaotic” place to live and there were often fights of her floor.

”I’ve had to call the police a few times.”

She wasn’t sure what incident unfolded inside the building this morning but said no one in the building could get in or out.

Police are telling residents they don’t know when they will be let back in.

Additional reporting RNZ