7 Sep 2022

Manhunt underway after shooting in west Auckland

1:26 pm on 7 September 2022
Police are searching for Jayden Haynes in relation to a west Auckland shooting.

Police are searching for Jayden Haynes in relation to a west Auckland shooting. Photo: Supplied / Police

Police are searching for a 27-year-old man wanted in connection with a west Auckland shooting on Sunday.

Jayden Haynes is considered dangerous and has a warrant out for his arrest.

Police were alerted to the firearms incident on Wattle Road in the suburb of Sunnyvale shortly after 1pm on 4 September.

A man was seriously hurt after being shot in his arm and leg and remains in hospital.

Police said their inquiries indicated this was not a random incident.

They warned anyone harbouring Haynes that they may face charges.

Police are also seeking sightings of a black Volkswagen Golf registration NWY742.

If anyone has information to provide police on Haynes' whereabouts, they should call 111, or 105 to provide information on the vehicle sightings.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.