As put by Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Hawkes Bay Area Commander:
An investigation has been launched after a van was shot driving on Willowpark Road yesterday around 3:30pm
Those involved are believed to be gang-linked and the shot appears to have been targeted at an opposing gang. There is no ongoing risk to the public.
Prior to the incident occurring a disorder occurred at a Hawke's Bay rugby club. Police arrived and separated the parties, where the group was dispersed. No injuries were sustained in either incident.
Police have spoken with a number of witnesses and one of those involved and we ask anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that may assist Police in our investigation to contact us on 105 or online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 using 'Update report' and referencing file number: 240407/9520
Alternatively you can report any information anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
