Police are still hunting a gunman this morning, more than 24 hours after a lone police officer was shot at.
Detective Inspector Uraia Vakaruru said yesterday police were looking for Patrick Dixon, a 30-year-old Maori, in connection with the 4am shooting in Manurewa yesterday.
A senior police officer escaped injury in the terrifying incident, in which a series of shots were fired at his patrol car during a short pursuit.
![Counties Manukau Police investigating a shooting incident in the early hours of today are seeking 30-year-old Patrick Dixon, who they believe can assist with their inquiries. Mr Dixon is described](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/OFW3N2P5EEEUHS2LFA7XTDADLE.jpg?auth=0205eaea7737a000d1eb5c2e1f3ac04d339e9361c76f2147416b8eb645518caa&width=16&height=20&quality=70&smart=true)
Dixon is described as being of medium build and 177cm tall. He has a tribal tattoo on his left arm and a tattoo on the left side of his neck. He is believed to have connections in Counties-Manukau and the Whangamata and Waihi areas.