Home / New ZealandWoman charged after South Auckland firearms incident, victim still in hospitalAnna LeaskSenior Journalist - crime and justice·NZ Herald·16 Jan, 2021 09:38 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditA 22-year-old woman has been charged in relation to a firearms incident last night in Papatoetoe in which a person sustained serious injuries.The injured person was taken to hospital just before 7pm after police were called to the Tui Rd address. It had been reported there had been an accidental firearms incident. Police said today inquiries were ongoing to determine the circumstances around the incident and a woman would appear in court tomorrow.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME."She is due to appear in the Manukau District Court tomorrow on charges of wounding with intent to injure and unlawfully carrying a firearm," a police spokesperson said."One person remains in Middlemore Hospital in a stable condition."SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandMore than 40 flights cancelled at Wellington Airport due to fog03 Feb 03:06 AMTalanoa|UpdatedDengue warning as Kiwis return from Pacific holidays with rising case numbers03 Feb 03:00 AMNew ZealandSleepless nights ease as humid air lifts from Auckland03 Feb 03:00 AMSponsoredDiscover Australia with AAT Kings’ easy-going guided holidays 15 Jan 12:33 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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