Phillippa Watson, a teacher at Flaxmere Primary School, comforts students after the lockdown. Photo: NZMEA man shot by police in Flaxmere Primary School on Tuesday was armed with an imitation pistol. During his third visit to the school, the man allegedly threatened a staff member, while a second staff member tried to reason with the man, police said. When police arrived at the school, the man allegedly fled from officers, heading further into school grounds. When located by officers, the man then allegedly presented the imitation pistol and was shot once, police said.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 18, 2019 00:45 UTC