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One person was shot in the body on Brentwood Ave, Highbury, in Palmerston North on Sunday.
One person is in hospital in critical condition after a daylight shooting in Palmerston North.
Police are investigating after a person was shot in the body after an altercation between two groups on Brentwood Ave, in the Highbury suburb, around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Acting Senior Detective Sgt. Dave Thompson said.
The victim is in critical but stable condition in Auckland Hospital, Thompson said.
Police only released information about the incident on Thursday afternoon.
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Thompson said both groups arrived in cars before the showdown.
“This happened in broad daylight and we know that there were several people traveling through the Brentwood, Farnham and Crodyen avenues areas at the time.
“We believe that some members of the public stopped their vehicles and may have witnessed this incident.”
He said officers would like to speak to witnesses or people who saw vehicles leave.
“We know they left Brentwood Ave at high speed, overtaking vehicles and driving dangerously.
“I recognize that this event has been disturbing to the local Highbury community.
“I want to assure everyone that while firearm events always present an unacceptable risk, I do not believe there is an ongoing risk to the general public.”
Anyone with information can contact the police at 105 and quote file number 200907-3904 or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555111.
