A witness saw a man point a gun at another man and threaten to shoot him on a central Auckland street this morning, prompting a response from armed police and the armed offenders squad.
Police cordons were in place on Union St and Hobson St in central Auckland this morning as they responded to the report of a man seen with a firearm.
Armed Offenders Squad members were photographed at the scene wearing tactical gear and carrying large battering rams.
“Due to the nature of the report, specialist police groups are in attendance,” a police spokesman said.
A witness told RNZ he saw two people arguing on the street.
Soon after one of the men “got up, put his hand in his pocket, pulled out a gun and loaded it and pointed it at him and said he’s going to shoot him”.
Members of the public, including some school children, have been diverted away from the scene.
The public has been asked to avoid the area.
No injuries have been reported.
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