Person taken into custody after reported firearm sighting in Wellington

Wednesday 10 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 6 reports · updated Wed 10 Sep 2025, 6:45pm

Police cordoned off a building on Webb Street in Te Aro on Wednesday afternoon following reports of a potential firearm sighting. Officers used distraction devices during the response and took one person into custody without incident at 6.15pm. Police are remaining at the address to conduct further enquiries.

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1. StuffWed 10 Sep 2025, 4:07pm

   Armed police, cordons on Wellington street after reports of gunman (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 10 Sep 2025, 4:14pm

   Police responding to potential firearm sighting in Wellington (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 10 Sep 2025, 5:04pm

   Police fire 'distraction devices' after Wgtn building cordoned off (opens in new tab)

   • Person arrested after reported gun sighting prompts Wgtn lockdown (opens in new tab) Wed 10 Sep 2025, 5:04pm
   • Armed police cordon off Wellington building after reports of gun (opens in new tab) Wed 10 Sep 2025, 5:04pm
4. RNZWed 10 Sep 2025, 6:45pm

   Person taken into custody following reported sighting of firearm (opens in new tab)