Shooting In Devonshire: 17-Year-Old Injured
[Updating] Police and emergency personnel attended the North Shore Road/The Glebe Road area tonight [May 19], where police tape and a number of police officers can be seen.
Details are limited at this time, however we will update as able.
Update 12.15am: Unofficial reports indicate at least one person may have been injured.
Update 12.25am: Police confirm there was a shooting incident and one person has been injured.
Update 12.35am: Police Media Relations Manager Robin Simmons said, “One male has been shot and injured in the North Shore Road, Glebe Road Devonshire area.
“An investigation is underway and an update on his condition will be provided in due course.”
Update 1.48am: Police remain on scene, with an area cordoned off from the North Shore to The Glebe Road.
Update 3.53am: Police spokesperson Robin Simmons said, “Around 11:15pm Friday, May 19th police received a report of a male shot and injured in the North Shore Road, Glebe Road Devonshire area.
“The 17 year old male victim was transported from the area via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment.
“The extent of his injury is currently unknown, but at last check he was conscious and responsive.
“The scene was processed by the relevant police personnel and an investigation is underway.
“Any witnesses or persons that saw suspicious activity in the North Shore Road, Glebe Road Devonshire area around 11:15pm Friday are urged to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 247-1739 or the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.”
Update 1.15pm: Police issued an update saying, “At last check the 17 year old male shot and injured in the North Shore Road, Glebe Road Devonshire area was in stable condition in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.”
