Firearm 'held at person's head' - Auckland shooting incident saw woman car-jacked at gunpoint
Firearm 'held at person's head' - Auckland shooting incident saw woman car-jacked at gunpoint
Police called a 2.30pm press conference to give updates about the "critical incident".
Assistant Commissioner Richard Chambers said when the Auckland event unfolded, the Eagle helicopter was in the area and spotted a car being driven erratically.
The car crashed and police fired a shot.
Chambers said a member of the public was rescued by a person caught up in the drama.
A police chase started, with police and the Eagle chopper following the driver.