One person has died following a shooting in Otara, South Auckland, today.
Emergency services were called to the incident on Piako St shortly after 2.50pm after they were notified that a person had been shot.
Acting Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers said when police arrived they found a male with a gunshot wound. He died at the scene.
Vickers said police were working to identify those responsible.
"This is a serious and tragic incident and we are doing everything we can to locate anyone involved.
"Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information which may assist our investigation is urged to contact Police immediately."
Flat Bush School and Flat Bush Kindergarten were temporarily placed in lockdown.
• Information can be provided to Counties Manukau Police on 09 261 1321 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
