One person dead, three others injured following suspected firearms incident in rural Waikato

June 6, 2019

One person died and three people were injured following an incident in Kawhia.

One person has died and three people have been injured following a suspected firearms incident in rural Waikato early this morning.

Emergency services were called to an address in Kawhia following a report four people were found injured at around 3.52am, Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethley said in a statement.

Police tape around a property where four people were found injured in Kawhia, Waikato.

Initial indications are they may have sustained injuries from a firearm.

The three survivors were reported to be in moderate condition following the incident.

Two people were airlifted to Waikato Hospital, while the others were taken there via ambulance.

A sign for Hauturu School, near a property where four people were found injured in Kawhia, Waikato.

Police said one person is assisting with their inquiries, and no one else is being sought in relation to the incident at this stage.

The police investigation into the circumstances is ongoing. 

Anyone with information has been urged to contact the police non-emergency number on 105, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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