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Bullet holes in the rear windshield of a car on Keegan Drive, Massey, after a second firearm incident Tuesday.
Police investigating two firearm incidents on a West Auckland street now treat them as linked.
However, it was not thought to be related to another incident in a nearby suburb that was initially believed to involve a weapon.
Two people were arrested after the first incident on Keegan Drive, Massey, around noon Monday. The incident forced an elementary school to close.
Both people were spoken to and one was arrested on an unrelated matter, police said.
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On Tuesday, around 2 am, another eight shots were fired at vehicles outside the address.
The armed police again arrived at the address and searched it, but no one was found.
Detective Sergeant Major Megan Goldie, Waitematā Criminal Investigation Branch, said Wednesday afternoon that they believed the incidents were related.
Although police continued to investigate all parties involved, no charges have yet been brought, he said.
An examination of the scene on the property had been completed.
“Police have increased their presence throughout the Massey area since this week with additional patrols.”
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An examination of the scene at the Keegan Drive address was completed after two firearm incidents over two days.
Leisha Byrnes, principal of Lincoln Heights School, said Monday that police recommended that the school close its doors around noon Monday.
It was the second time this year that the school was closed after it was closed in July following the shooting of Officer Matthew Hunt just a few hundred yards away.
A police cordon was lifted shortly before 2.30 in the afternoon and parents were able to pick up their children from school.
On Tuesday, armed police were called about a possible firearms incident on nearby Archibald Rd in Kelston.
That incident also led to the closure of several nearby schools.
A police spokesman said a report of concern for a person’s well-being had been made after 2 p.m. Tuesday in the area and that a firearm may have been involved.
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Police outside Kelston Girls’ High School, Auckland, after a possible firearm incident was reported near.
However, the police found the person involved later that night. They also discovered a compressed air pistol.
The matter is not believed to be related to the Massey incidents and has been referred to Youth Aid.
“We would like to acknowledge the cooperation of our schools and community as we conduct our investigations in the Kelston area,” said Waitematā West Inspector Acting Area Commander John Thornley.
Anyone with information about the Massey incidents can contact the Waitematā crime squad on 09839 0697 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.
