New Zealand / Auckland Region

Woman found with gunshot wound in west Auckland

08:16 am on 15 November 2021

Police are investigating after a woman was found with a serious gunshot injury last night in New Lynn, west Auckland.

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Police say they were called to an address in the suburb about 12am.

The woman was taken to Auckland Hospital, where she remains in a critical condition.

A 26-year-old male has been arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.

Police said he was helping them with ongoing inquiries and they were not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.