Second person still sought after fatal shooting of police officer

Second person still sought after fatal shooting of police officer
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One person is still being sought by the police after an officer was killed in west Auckland on Friday morning.

On Friday night, a 24-year-old was charged with murder after the death of Const Matthew Dennis Hunt, who was shot dead during a routine traffic stop Reynella Dr earlier in the day. A second officer was seriously injured in the shooting, while a member of the public sustained minor injuries after being struck by the getaway car.

Police allege a woman was an accessory to the murder of Hunt.

Det Supt David Lynch said there's no information to suggest the woman is armed.

"If you see her, then please do not approach her but call 111 immediately."

Lynch said anyone helping the woman to evade the police could also face criminal charges.

"Any information as to her whereabouts can be provided in confidence to police on 09 839 0734.

"General arming remains in place across Tāmaki Makaurau, however this is currently being reviewed."

The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, Lynch said.

"A scene examination is continuing on Reynella Dr," he said.

"The other officer who was shot and the member of the public who was injured in the incident both remain in a stable condition in Auckland Hospital and are being well-supported."