At a press conference this evening, Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Andy McGregor said the man shot this afternoon in Rotorua was in a critical condition. He said the officer who shot the man was "very upset" and he did not agree with claims that the man was shot "too soon". "After multiple requests asking the man to drop his weapon, police sprayed the man with OC spray. Related Content Watch NZ Herald Focus: A terrifying discovery Shooting in RotoruaShe said paramedics quickly attended to the shot man, who shouted and groaned. Paramedics and police staff gave the man first aid at the scene and a St John spokesman said he was taken to Rotorua Hospital in a serious condition.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 14, 2016 01:44 UTC