Man critically injured in suspected Stokes Valley shooting

Sunday 3 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 3 Aug 2025, 12:32pm

A man was left in critical condition following a suspected shooting on Hanson Grove in Stokes Valley on Sunday morning. Police are investigating the incident and seeking footage of a dark-coloured vehicle seen fleeing the scene at speed. One man has since been taken into custody.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 3 Aug 2025, 11:29am

   Person in critical condition in Lower Hutt, police manhunt under way (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSun 3 Aug 2025, 11:55am

   Person seriously injured in Stokes Valley incident (opens in new tab)

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3. RNZSun 3 Aug 2025, 12:30pm

   Investigation launched after man critically injured in suspected Lower Hutt shooting (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsSun 3 Aug 2025, 12:32pm

   Shooting incident in Lower Hutt — man critically injured (opens in new tab)