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Businesses located near Papakura District Court have said the shooting occurred at the building within the last hour.
A person has been critically injured in a shooting on the main street of a south Auckland town.
A police spokesperson confirmed the person had been taken to hospital after a shooting on Great South Rd, Papakura.
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The incident was reported to police shortly before 1pm on Friday, and police advised the public to avoid the area.
Workers at businesses near Papakura District Court said an incident occurred at the building some time after 12.30pm on Friday.
Ambulance and police were called, and a person on a stretcher was carried off.
A local business near the court said they heard sirens and the police helicopter at roughly 12.30pm. The manager said the road outside the court has since been blocked off.
“We saw somebody go out on a stretcher, but I wasn’t sure about their condition or anything,” the manager said.
The business manager said police were still at the court with notepads. She said it appeared the situation had de-escalated.
Neighbouring bar and restaurant Stampede was locked down at about 1.30pm by police. Manager Kayley, who wouldn’t give her last name, said they’ve been sending customers away.
“Police are reviewing our CCTV footage at the moment. They’re everywhere outside,” she said.
A local restaurant across from the Papakura courthouse said there were numerous police outside on Great South Rd just after 1pm.
