Police said an investigation is under way after a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a suspected shooting. A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a suspected shooting in the west Auckland suburb of Avondale. Emergency services were called to Blockhouse Bay Road in Avondale just before 2:30am on Sunday. “It was reported that a man had suffered injuries from a firearm,” said a police spokesperson. “He was transported to hospital in a serious condition.”The road is closed while a scene examination is completed and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Source: Stuff April 03, 2021 19:30 UTC