Man seriously injured in Christchurch car shooting

A man has arm and back injuries following a shooting from a vehicle in Christchurch.

Detective Sgt. Craig Farrant said officers were called to report a shooting near Hereford St around 2 p.m. Saturday. Stuff he understands that it was a shooting from a vehicle, with the man shot in the back and arm.

Farrant said the man was taken to hospital where he is reportedly in critical condition.

Police were conducting scene surveys at an apartment block at the corner of Hereford and England streets, as well as a property on Emmett St, Shirley. Farrant said police were speaking to “several people” in connection with the shooting.

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“Police want to assure the community that while firearm events always present an unacceptable risk, it is believed that there is no ongoing risk to the general public.

“We are working to identify those involved and we are requesting any information that can help with the investigation.”

A Stuff The reporter at the scene said cones had been placed in the street outside a Hereford St property Saturday afternoon.

A close resident said Stuff they heard up to eight shots.

Another said they also heard about eight shots in a row from a car that took off shortly after.

Approximately five armed officers were also on property on Emmett St in Shirley, about 4 kilometers north of where the shooting took place.

Officers spoke with two people related to the management, and two cars were towed off the property shortly after 4 p.m.

Anyone who can help should contact the Police at 105 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.