Shots fired in Papakura, suspect eludes police

  • 09/12/2017
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Police had a suspect in mind, but could not locate him. Photo credit: Getty

A gunman might be on the loose in Papakura, but police don't believe he's a risk to the public.

Police responded on Friday night to reports of a shot being fired on Short St at about 7:26pm.

They had a person of interest in mind, but could not locate him.

"Police have some firm lines of inquiry to follow up and these are ongoing this morning," police said in a statement.

"Police believe there is no risk to the public and no one has reported any injuries in relation to this."

Cordons were briefly in place around the scene.

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