Man charged after shooting leaves person critically injured in Lower Hutt

Monday 4 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 4 Aug 2025, 4:20pm

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A 25-year-old man has been charged following a shooting on Hanson Grove in Stokes Valley on Sunday. Emergency services responded to reports of gunfire around 9am, finding a man with life-threatening injuries who was airlifted to Wellington Hospital. Police have also seized a vehicle in connection with the incident.

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1. 1NewsMon 4 Aug 2025, 3:50pm

   Man arrested, vehicle seized after person shot in Lower Hutt (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 4 Aug 2025, 4:00pm

   25-year-old man arrested after Lower Hutt shooting (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 4 Aug 2025, 4:11pm

   Police lay charges as man fights for life after shooting in Lower Hutt (opens in new tab)

4. RNZMon 4 Aug 2025, 4:20pm

   Charges laid, vehicle seized after shooting leaves man with life-threatening injuries in Lower Hutt (opens in new tab)