Gunshots no risk to public, police say

INVERCARGILL

NOONE was injured when a firearm was discharged at a property in the Invercargill suburb of Waikiwi on Monday night.

Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird said police received several reports of at least five gunshots being heard in Kildare View about 11pm.

‘‘Fortunately nobody was injured,’’ he said.

‘‘We want to reassure our local residents that the address involved does appear to have been specifically targeted.’’

He said there did not seem to be any risk to the wider public.

Invercargill police were appealing for members of the public to get in touch if they had any information relating to the incident.

‘‘Witnesses have reported seeing an older, fourdoor vehicle leaving the area shortly after the shots were heard, heading in a northerly direction.

‘‘Police are interested in any further sightings of a vehicle fitting this description in the area around 11pm.

‘‘An investigation is also under way into a vehicle fire in the vicinity of Mabel Bush Hall on Mill Road North at around the same time and police are considering if these two events are related.’’

Scene examinations were under way at both locations yesterday.

Anyone with information that could assist inquiries, including any concerns about suspicious behaviour in the two areas, was urged to contact Invercargill Police. Information could also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.