Armed police at incident in Invercargill

Armed police are responding to a firearms incident in Invercargill tonight.
A witness at the scene said Armed Offender Squad police officers and ambulance staff were at the site of a commercial building on Otepuni Ave.

The incident happened about an hour ago.

It is also understood a firearm has been found at the scene and at least one person has been shot and taken to hospital.

There are reports on social media that a white tarpaulin can be seen at the scene.

It is understood the gunman has handed himself in, with one person saying "So everyone in the area is safe now".

A witness said he saw a man pull up on a push bike, put on a balaclava and pull something out from his jacket shortly before the incident.

Police are refusing to provide further details saying a press release will be issued shortly.

Police would only confirm they were responding to a firearms incident.

The witness said "there were cops everywhere".

"There were cop cars at each end of the cordon, a couple of ambos and a fire engine turned up at one point."

The man said police with torches could be seen searching an area outside the commercial building.

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