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      Home > News > National > Lower North Island

    A higher police presence in Foxton, as officers search for a person involved in a shooting

    A higher police presence in Foxton, as officers search for a person involved in a shooting


    One person is in a critical condition after the firearms incident on Main Street yesterday.

    Parts of the town were cordoned off and schools went into lockdown while police searched for the offender.

    Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Sheridan says they believe they've found the firearm involved.

    He says anyone with information should call 111 immediately.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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