House shot up in Point England, Auckland as school-aged children slept inside

  • 13/12/2023
House shot up in Point England, Auckland as school-aged children slept inside
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An Auckland home with two school-aged children inside was shot at in the early hours of Wednesday morning.  

Police were called to a house on Holland Avenue in the Auckland suburb of Point England at 1:10am after reports of gunshots. 

When officers arrived, they found shattered windows and residents at the address said they had heard a number of gunshots. 

Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Armstrong said police located spent shell casings in the driveway. 

"We are speaking to those affected and providing support, including to two school-age children who were sleeping in a bedroom when its windows were struck," Dct Snr Sgt Armstrong said. 

"Thankfully, no one was seriously injured, but the residents are understandably shaken by the incident." 

Dct Snr Sgt Armstrong confirmed one person suffered a minor injury from a shard of broken glass. 

"It was only a matter of luck that someone wasn't seriously injured by this reckless act," he said. 

Police are now seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or any suspicious activity in Holland Avenue in the early hours of Wednesday morning. 

"If anyone knows who is responsible or has any information, please contact police on 105, quoting file number 231213/3889. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111."