Shooting in Kaitaia from a vehicle: two people injured by shooting at a car

Two people were injured in a shooting from a vehicle earlier today in a small town north of Kaitaia.

The two victims were parked on the side of the road at the intersection of Inland Rd and Lake Ohia Flood Bypass Rd, Lake Ohia, when another car approached them.

The occupants of the “passing dark-colored and possibly four-door motor vehicle” presented firearms and fired multiple shots at the two victims.

One victim was hit in the left leg and the other victim in the right foot.

Two shots were fired at the victims’ vehicle, damaging the driver’s door and the rear passenger area.

At 1:30 a.m. today, police received a report of the shooting and are now investigating.

The victims’ injuries were not considered life threatening, police said.

“The police are following the lines of investigation to establish the circumstances of this extremely serious incident,” police said.

“Anyone who has witnessed the incident, or who has information that can help the police, should call 105 and quote file number 201107/9132.

“Alternatively, the information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”