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Police in Hawke's Bay will be temporarily carrying guns after a shooting incident at 12:30 this morning

Police in Hawke's Bay will be temporarily carrying guns after a shooting incident at 12:30 this morning

28 February 2021

Shots were fired from a vehicle as it drove up to a bar in the West Quay area in Napier.

One person sustained injuries to their hand while another received a groin injury.

They both got medical treatment for moderate to serious injuries, and one remains in hospital in a stable condition.

It's believed the shooting stemmed from an earlier altercation between rival gangs in the area.

Police are still investigating the shooting and are reviewing CCTV footage.

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