Wellington apartment shooting investigation

The story so far

On Sunday 2 November 2025, armed police responded to an apartment complex on Brooklyn Road in Wellington after reports of gunfire, and one person was moderately injured after falling from a balcony.^{2, 3 Nov 2025} Police said a masked person with a shotgun carried out a targeted attack at the Pukehinau Flats, and the injured person jumped from a balcony to escape, not from gunfire.^{3, 5 Nov 2025} Reports differ on the height of the balcony, with one saying second floor and another fourth floor.^{5, 7 Nov 2025} The offender remained at large in the days after the shooting, and police asked the public for help finding them.^{5 Nov 2025}

What's next

The 34-year-old woman is due to appear in court this Saturday.^{7 Nov 2025}

Key moments

1. 2 Nov 2025Armed police respond to Brooklyn Road complex amid reports of gunfire; one person injured.
2. 3 Nov 2025Injured person fell from balcony while fleeing shotgun blast; police say victim was not hit.
3. 5 Nov 2025Masked gunman remains at large; police seek public assistance to locate suspect.
4. 7 Nov 202534-year-old woman arrested in Palmerston North over the shooting.
5. 24 Nov 202522-year-old man arrested in Palmerston North after shotgun found; second arrest.

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