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Police have taken a man into custody after a gun was reportedly heard being fired at a West Auckland address this morning.
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Emergency services were called to the Henderson address just before 10am.
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Cordons were put in place on Simpson Rd while officers appealed for the man to leave the house, according to a police spokesperson.
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“No one was injured and the man surrendered to police. Charges are being considered.
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“Police would like to thank nearby residents impacted by this incident for their support as we worked to achieve a peaceful resolution.”
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Several witnesses in the area reported hearing gunshots during the incident, with armed officers later attending to the scene, the New Zealand Herald reports.
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“Simpson Road is open following the earlier traffic incident. Bus route 143 will return to its normal route. All bus stops are now open.”- Onenews
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