Police justified in shooting armed carjacker in West Auckland
Tuesday 11 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has ruled that an officer was justified in shooting an armed man in West Auckland in September 2023. The investigation found the officer's use of force was reasonable and proportionate to the imminent threat posed by the offender, who attempted to hijack vehicles at gunpoint.
