An innocent family was lucky to escape serious injuries or fatalities overnight after a number of shots were fired at their home in M¨¡ngere.
Police were called at 11.35pm with multiple reports of gunshots being heard and a vehicle leaving the area at speed.
A further call was received from a Yates Road resident, who reported that numerous shots had been fired at their home.
There were a number of children inside the house, who were extremely fortunate not to be seriously injured or killed by the gunshots.
Police believe this incident was gang-related and that the offenders have targeted the wrong address ¨C that of an innocent family with absolutely no gang connections.
We are taking this incident extremely seriously and will be undertaking a number of enquiries today to identify and locate those responsible.
If anyone has information which could assist our enquiries, they¡¯re urged to contact us via 105 and quote file number 211104/5280.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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MEDIA NOTE ¨C Inspector Matt Srhoj, Counties Manukau West Area Commander, will be available for media interviews between 10.30am ¨C 11.30am at the Otahuhu Police Station, 180 Great South Road, Otahuhu. Media should email media@police.govt.nz to confirm an interview time.
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