Police say an event that left one person seriously injured in Timaru was a "targeted incident".
Police arrived at the Coonoor St residence at around 5:20pm on Saturday, and one person was taken to Christchurch Hospital. They remain there in a serious but stable condition.
A police spokesperson on Sunday said investigators were completing a scene examination, and residents in the area may notice an increased police presence.
"Enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident, however police believe that it has been a targeted incident and there is no ongoing safety risk for the wider community," they added.
