4 days ago
Man shot by police in Christchurch still in critical condition
Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill during a press conference about the shooting.
Photo:
RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon
A man
wounded in a police shooting at a Christchurch Kāinga Ora home
remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
The man's partner was shot dead by an officer after police went to the Kāinga Ora property on Clyde Road in the suburb of Bryndwr on Wednesday night following a report of family harm.
Police say the man came out of the house with a hunting knife and was shot after which the woman picked up the knife and began approaching police.
Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill said the man had surgery on Thursday afternoon.
A scene examination was continuing with a post-mortem of the woman expected in the coming days.
Cordons and a scene guard would remain in place at the property.
"Incidents such as this are complex and a range of investigations are already underway," Hill said.
"As such, we are limited in the detail we can provide at this stage.
"Police are supporting the family of both the man and woman, as well as our own people."
Officers involved in critical incidents such as fatal shootings were provided full welfare and wellness support, he said.
