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A person found wounded in a car after a series of gunshots in Auckland's Pakuranga has died, police say.
Armed police swarmed at the intersection of Marvon Downs Avenue and Pixie Place about 6.45am on Monday after reports of gunfire.
Officers found a person injured in a car.
Photo: Stacey Samuel
"The were attended to by medical services, but sadly have died at the scene," police said in a statement.
A neighbour, who didn't want to be named, told RNZ he heard between five and 10 separate shots from what sounded like a single gun.
Police said they would have a heavy presence in the area throughout the day.
A local school principal said there was a strong police presence in the area as police dealt with an incident.
Elm Park School said there was no immediate danger to the school but the police activity could may disrupt access.
The school had been "fully assured" it could stay open, the principal said.
