Man charged after officer shot with air rifle in Flat Bush

Tuesday 7 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 7 Oct 2025, 10:09am

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A 47-year-old man has been charged following a standoff at a Salvation Army housing complex in Auckland on Monday. An officer sustained minor leg injuries from an air rifle shot during enquiries on Chapel Road. The injured officer has since been discharged from hospital to recover at home.

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1. StuffTue 7 Oct 2025, 9:48am

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2. 1NewsTue 7 Oct 2025, 10:03am

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3. RNZTue 7 Oct 2025, 10:09am

   Police ‘incredibly grateful’ as officer shot in leg with air rifle recovers at home (opens in new tab)