3 Sep 2024

Second man arrested following shooting outside Palmerston North bar

2:35 pm on 3 September 2024
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Police have arrested a 31-year-old Palmerston North man in relation to a shooting outside a bar in Rangitikei Street on 13 August.

Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson said the man handed himself in at the police station earlier on Tuesday.

He was due to appear in the district court today, facing charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, unlawful possession of a firearm, and assault with intent to injure.

He joins a 28-year-old man who was arrested on 22 August in relation to the same incident.

Police said they were not seeking anyone else.