Middlemore Hospital carpark shooting

The story so far

Police began investigating after a firearm was discharged from a vehicle in the Middlemore Hospital carpark on a Saturday evening, shortly after 6.30pm, and no injuries were reported.^{6 Jan 2025} Police say the incident, on 4 January, was an altercation in which a gun was allegedly fired from a vehicle in the hospital carpark, and no one was injured.^{20, 28 Jan 2025} A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.^{20 Jan 2025} Police later arrested a 23-year-old man, also in connection with the alleged shooting.^{28 Jan 2025}

What's next

The 34-year-old man is due to appear in the Manukau District Court.^{20 Jan 2025}

Key moments

1. 6 Jan 2025Police investigate a firearm discharged from a vehicle in the hospital carpark.
2. 20 Jan 2025A 34-year-old man is arrested and charged over the alleged shooting.
3. 28 Jan 2025A 23-year-old man is arrested, the second arrest in the case.

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