Man hospitalized with serious gunshot wound after shooting from a vehicle in Rotorua

A man has suffered a serious gunshot wound to the leg after a shooting from a vehicle on Wrigley Rd last night.

A police media spokeswoman said the man arrived at Rotorua Hospital with a gunshot wound that, while serious, was not considered life-threatening.

She said police were alerted to the incident around 11:21 p.m. M.

“The police are following the lines of investigation to establish the circumstances of this incident, including the identification of the offending vehicle and the persons involved.

“We recognize that these types of incidents are disturbing to the Rotorua community.

“While firearm-related events always present an unacceptable risk, we do not believe there is a continuing risk to the general public.”

No arrests have been made at this stage.

Meanwhile, police also received a call from someone in Thomas Cres around 1.30 a.m. saying a car had hit a fence.

“The occupant of the car left the scene before the police arrived. The caller also reported that they had heard what sounded like gunshots, but that no people or firearms were found.”

“The car has been impounded and investigations into the incident continue.”