1 Sep 2014

Two dead, one injured in Ashburton shooting

11:55 am on 1 September 2014

Two people are dead and a third seriously injured after a shooting in the Ashburton WINZ office this morning.

“A male entered the Ashburton WINZ office this morning and has discharged a firearm,” a police spokesperson said in a statement.

“As a result two people are deceased and a third person is in a serious but stable condition in hospital.”

A police spokesperson said the incident happened just after 10am, and the man then fled the office on a bike.

“Police ... request that locals take precautions and stay indoors,” the spokesperson said.

Police asked that anyone with information contact Christchurch police on (03) 363 7400