14 Dec 2024

Coromandel fatal shooting

From Saturday Morning, 7:08 am on 14 December 2024

The residents of Coromandel are reeling after a fatal shooting on the 309 road yesterday.

Two pig hunters were shot, one later died and another was taken to Auckland City Hospital in a serious condition.

A person is in custody and the Police say charges are being considered.

120 children were also onsite celebrating the end of the school year. 

RNZ reporter Natalie Akoorie is in Coromandel and speaks to Mihi.

Police are responding to a critical incident in Waiau, Thames.
The 309 Road is currently closed and members of the public are advised to avoid the area.
More information will be released when we are in a position to do so.

The 309 Road is currently closed and members of the public are advised to avoid the area. Photo: Supplied / Google Maps