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Police have charged a man who shot a police officer in Flat Bush yesterday, October 6.
The 47-year-old man has been charged with using a firearm against a law enforcement officer, injures with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and two counts of breaching electronically monitored bail.
The incident began just after 9.30am when officers were at a property in Chapel Road making enquiries when a firearm was discharged at police.
Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray, says a range of police resources were deployed to the scene.
“The man refused to exit the property despite numerous attempts to engage with him,” he said in a statement today.
He says police surrounded the property and evacuated nearby residents, and the police Air Support Unit Eagle temporarily closed the airspace over the address while cordons were put in place.
“After more than three hours, the decision was made for members of the Armed Offenders Squad to enter the property and arrest the man.
“A search of the property located an air rifle and the man has now been charged.”
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Gray says the officer shot was struck in the leg and transported to hospital, and she was later discharged to recover at home.
“She’s in good spirits and is being provided wraparound support.
“This could have had a very different outcome, and we’re incredibly thankful she only suffered a minor injury.
“Our staff often face dangerous situations and I’m thankful to all those who brought the matter to a swift resolution.”
The offender will appear in Manukau District Court today.
