New Zealand officer saved by colleagues after being shot in Queensland

Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 29 Jul, 10:51am

Constable Jordan May, a Christchurch native working in Queensland, was shot in the leg during a domestic violence response in Yengarie on Friday. Fellow officers reportedly dragged him 100 metres to safety under gunfire to provide medical assistance. May has since expressed his gratitude to the colleagues who saved him.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 29 Jul, 5:00am

   Comrades brave hail of bullets to save shot Kiwi cop in Queensland siege (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 29 Jul, 8:23am

   Kiwi cop dragged 100m to safety after being shot in Queensland (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 29 Jul, 10:51am

   Kiwi officer saved by colleagues after being shot in Queensland (opens in new tab)