Man shot in Rotorua, New Zealand
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
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A man in Rotorua today was shot after being involved in a crash outside the Rotorua International Stadium.
Witnesses said that one man pulled out a handgun and shot another man in the head. Witness Alby King said "I just heard this big car crash, and we had a look and there was two guys fighting, and one just shot the other in the back of the head."
The man, who was shot, survived the shooting and is in serious but stable condition at hospital.
The police say they have arrested a 38-year-old in relation to the shooting, he was found in a street nearby after fleeing the scene.
The police would not comment on whether or not it was a gang-related incident.
Sources
- Juliet Rowan. "Man shot in Rotorua street" — The New Zealand Herald, May 31, 2006
- "Rotorua car chase ends in shooting" — One News, May 31, 2006
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