IPCA finds police shooting in Whanganui was justified

Thursday 27 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 27 Aug, 2:28pm

In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority, Whanganui Police

The Independent Police Conduct Authority found an officer was justified in shooting and wounding a man during a Whanganui arrest. However, the watchdog criticised officers for escalating the confrontation and pepper spraying a 13-year-old boy who attempted to intervene.

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1. 1NewsThu 27 Aug, 11:11am

   Whanganui police justified in shooting man, criticised for escalation (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 27 Aug, 2:28pm

   2023 Whanganui police shooting: IPCA report concludes officer’s actions justified (opens in new tab)