One critically injured after firearms incident in Highbury, Palmerston North

One person has been critically injured following a firearms incident. Photo / NZME

One person has been critically injured following a firearms incident in Palmerston North.

The incident occurred on Coventry St in Highbury about 6.35pm.

A police spokesperson said one person has been taken to Palmerston North Hospital with critical injuries.

According to neighbours, a car left the residence shortly after a gunshot, and people could then be heard yelling for an ambulance, Stuff reported. The person was apparently shot in the head, according to Stuff.

Police remain at the scene.

St John was called at 6.33pm to an incident in Highbury. A spokesperson said one rapid response unit and one ambulance responded to the scene.

A person in a critical condition has been transported to Palmerston North Hospital.

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