Person charged after paintball gun fired at pair in Wellington
Monday 5 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
A man and a woman were targeted by a paintball gun fired from a passing vehicle outside a central Wellington bar last Thursday night. Police have charged one person in relation to the incident and are currently seeking to identify the victims or any witnesses.
Key facts
5 facts
- A paintball gun was fired from a passing vehicle at a man and woman.
- The incident took place around 10.50pm on Thursday.
- The location was the corner of Willis and Dixon streets in Wellington.
- One person has been charged regarding the incident.
- Police reference number is 261002/7955.
The full story
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Police are searching for a man and a woman who were targeted by a paintball gun fired from a passing vehicle in central Wellington. The incident occurred around 10.50pm last Thursday.
CCTV footage captured the pair standing outside a bar at the corner of Willis and Dixon streets. Shortly after the shooting, the two individuals were seen having a brief conversation with a staff member from the bar.
One person has been charged in connection with the incident. Constable Sam Lewis stated, “They are being sought as victims, and/or witnesses, and are not suspected of any offending”.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 105 or online using reference number 261002/7955. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Compiled from reports by Stuff, RNZ and NZ Herald.