Stokes Valley shooting

The story so far

A man was critically injured in a suspected shooting on Hanson Grove in Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt, on Sunday 3 August, around 9am.^{3, 4, 13 Aug 2025} Police said the 40-year-old man was shot and run over by a getaway vehicle outside his home, and he was airlifted to Wellington Hospital.^{4, 13 Aug 2025} Police sought footage of a dark-coloured vehicle seen fleeing the scene at speed, and one man was taken into custody.^{3 Aug 2025} A 25-year-old man was later charged, and police seized a vehicle in connection with the incident.^{4 Aug 2025} Police are still searching for a second person believed to be involved in the attack.^{13 Aug 2025}

Latest

Police were still searching for a second person believed to be involved.^{13 Aug 2025}

Key moments

1. 3 Aug 2025Suspected shooting on Hanson Grove; police seek footage of fleeing dark vehicle
2. 4 Aug 202525-year-old man charged; vehicle seized in connection with shooting
3. 13 Aug 2025Victim shot and run over by getaway vehicle; second person sought

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