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A person has died after being shot by Police in New Plymouth tonight.
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The incident occurred while Police were conducting a vehicle stop on Devon Road at around 9.30pm.
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The person shot by Police was critically injured. Medical assistance was immediately provided however, tragically, the person died at the scene.?
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Police are working to identify the person and notify their next of kin. Until that process has been completed, details regarding the deceased person cannot be provided.?
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The IPCA will be notified of this incident and a Critical Incident Investigation is under way. Support will be provided to the officers involved.
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Police will remain at the scene overnight and road closures will remain in place until a scene examination has been completed.?
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Further information is not expected to be able to be provided tonight, but an update will be provided as soon as practicable tomorrow.?
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?