A teenager is in Waikato Hospital after being shot in the face while sitting in a car.
The 17-year-old male was shot in the face while sitting in a vehicle in Waikato on Friday, police say.
A police spokesperson said the incident happened at around 11.30pm on Sullivan Rd, Horsham Downs.
The youth was transported to Waikato Hospital and is in a stable condition.
"Police are currently working to understand the circumstances of the incident and would like to speak to anyone who may have information about what occurred," the spokesperson said.