Police are appealing for information following a firearms incident in Napier today.
At around 3am this morning [Wednesday 4 February], Police responded to an incident where it was reported that a firearm had been discharged on Thackeray Street, Napier.
Police attended and found one person nearby, with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. They were transported to hospital in moderate condition.
The alleged offender fled the scene in a vehicle but was located later at a Barker Street address.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm with a firearm and is due to appear in Napier District Court tomorrow.
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