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Police are investigating after an Oamaru man was shot in the leg early on Saturday.
Residents in Tees St said there remained a heavy presence outside a house in the street in the afternoon, between the intersection with Wansbeck St and Arun St, with about seven police officers and three cars.
The Otago Daily Times understands an occupant of the house was shot in his leg.
A nearby business owner confirmed officers were investigating a gunshot and detectives had requested CCTV footage.
The shooting was concerning, as accommodation businesses on the street were just getting back on their feet following Covid-19, the business owner said.
Over a month ago, there had been another callout to the street involving armed police.
She was also aware of a person who had their car broken into in the vicinity recently.
There should be more public security cameras in the streets to help keep people safe and assist with police investigations, she believed.
A Hato Hone St John spokeswoman said it was called to Tees St South Hill in Oamaru about 1.25am today.
A helicopter and an ambulance attended. One patient was flown to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries, the spokeswoman said.
Police have been approached for comment.