Man hospitalised after firearms incident in Shirley

A man was taken to Christchurch Hospital following a firearms incident in Shirley on Monday afternoon. Emergency services were notified of the incident at the intersection of Marshland Road and Hercules Street at approximately 2:58pm.

Hato Hone St John reported that one patient was treated at the scene and transported to the hospital in serious condition. However, Senior Sergeant Christopher Wakelin stated the man was in moderate condition.

A worker near the scene observed a young man, potentially in his teens or early 20s, who appeared to have been stabbed. The worker noted that his colleagues did not hear any loud bangs resembling a firearm.

Police are conducting inquiries into the circumstances of the event. Senior Sergeant Wakelin said, "While police are conducting initial inquiries into the incident, we do not believe there is any threat to public safety at this stage".

How it developed

• Mon 12 Oct, 6:38pmHato Hone St John specified they were notified at 2:58pm and that parts of the area were cordoned off.

Where reports differ

• Reports disagree on the patient's condition, with some citing serious injury and one citing moderate condition
• One report mentions the incident was near The Palms shopping centre

Compiled from reports by NZ Herald, The Press, 1News, RNZ, Otago Daily Times and Stuff.