Police hunting 'person of interest' after shooting in Avondale, west Auckland

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In the meantime, residents have been urged to stay in their homes. Photo credit: Newshub.

A man is in hospital in a serious condition after being shot in the Auckland suburb of Avondale. 

Police were called at about 4:30am to Saintly Lane after reports of a firearm going off. They found a man with a gunshot wound, who was taken to hospital.

The street has been cordoned off, and police say they are seeking a person of interest. 

In the meantime, residents have been urged to stay in their homes.