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Non-fatal shooting in Whanganui justified 

27 August 2026

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found a Police officer was justified in shooting a man, who was moving away from him but who he believed posed a serious and imminent threat to himself and others. The man was seriously injured but survived. While we ultimately found all the uses of force were justified, we had residual concerns with the way officers handled the situation.

Public report (PDF 673 KB) Media Statement 


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