Teenager charged after air gun incident at Hamilton bus stop

An 18-year-old man is due in the Hamilton District Court on Monday. He faces charges of wounding with reckless disregard, unlawful possession of ammunition and possession of an offensive weapon.

The incident occurred on Masters Avenue near Hillcrest Park just before 3pm on Saturday. A person was shot with an air gun at the bus stop and suffered moderate injuries requiring medical treatment.

At approximately 1am on Sunday, police, the Armed Offenders Squad, and the CIB searched a Hamilton property. During this search, firearms, ammunition, and other weapons were discovered.

Senior Sergeant Mark Pettigrew said police are continuing to work with community members who may have witnessed the incident. He also thanked the public for their assistance with enquiries.

Where reports differ

• One report noted that police were investigating four or five people in a small orange car around the time of the incident

Compiled from reports by Stuff, NZ Herald, 1News, RNZ and Waikato Times.