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To be attributed to Detective Inspector Marc Hercock:?
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Police are continuing to conduct enquiries in relation to a family harm incident at Vinegar Hill campground yesterday morning.?
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Around 9.25am yesterday morning Police were called to the area where a man was threatening his partner and other occupants of the campground with a firearm.?
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When Police arrived at the scene the man then presented the firearm at Police.?
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The man was subsequently shot by Police and was taken to hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.?
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The 22-year-old man is in a stable condition in hospital. He is due to appear in the New Plymouth District Court on 25 January charged with presenting a firearm at Police, and he will remain in Police custody until his appearance.?
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The criminal investigation remains ongoing and further charges may be laid.?
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No-one else was injured as a result of the incident, and support is being provided to victims and witnesses.?
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The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) have been advised and are conducting an investigation in relation to the circumstances of the police shooting.?
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Issued by Police Media Centre.
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