Man injured after being shot in South Auckland

10:08 am on 5 December 2019

Police are investigating after a man was shot in South Auckland last night.

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Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

In a statement this morning, police said they found a man with a gunshot wound when they arrived at a house on Calthorp Close in Favona about 9.30pm.

Counties Manukau acting detective inspector Shaun Vickers said the man was taken to hospital in a critical condition, but he had since stabilised to a serious condition.

Police will remain at the scene today.

They asked anyone with information to contact police on 105, Counties Manukau police on 09 261 1321 or anonymously on Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111.