A 50-year-old man has been taken into custody after reports he discharged a firearm in Durie Hill, Whanganui.
Police were called to a home on Iwiroa Tce around 10.40pm yesterday.
Officers were armed as a precaution and were assisted by the Armed Offenders Squad.
Cordons were placed around the address and, because of a potential gas leak, neighbouring properties were evacuated.
With the assistance of the Police Negotiation Team, the man was taken into custody.
