Armed police were called out to the incident in West Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Mohammad Alafeshat
Police were shot at while carrying out a search warrant at a Henderson property today, leading to a day-long stand-off before a man was found dead inside the house.
In a statement released late this afternoon, police said officers arrived at the Newington Road address at about 7am to carry out a search warrant for a gang member who was wanted for serious offending.
Detective Inspector Kevin McNaughton said officers were met with "extreme hostility" from the person they were seeking, and several shots were fired at them.
Police have also locked down a shopping complex near West City Waitākere. Photo: RNZ/Mohammad Alafeshat
Cordons were put in place, with some nearby residents in the immediate vicinity evacuated, with officers outside the Holy Cross School.
McNaughton said police have been attempted to communicate with the man inside the address, but he refused to engage with them.
"Late this afternoon, the Armed Offenders Squad made entry into the address and located the man deceased inside."
Armed police outside a school in Henderson, west Auckland, on Friday. Photo: RNZ / Mohammad Alafeshat
He said an investigation will now commence into the man's death and the Independent Police Conduct Authority will be advised.
View Road in Henderson is closed after an incident. Photo: RNZ/Mohammad Alafeshat
