16 Aug 2019 | 02:59 AM UTC
New Zealand: Police operation ongoing near Raglan August 16
Police officers are searching for a gunman who shot a tourist and stole their vehicle near Raglan on August 16; remain vigilant
Event
A police operation is ongoing in the Waikato area of North Island as 14:45 (local time) on Friday, August 16, after a tourist was shot and killed near Raglan. According to the initial police report, the suspect carjacked the victim on Whaanga road at approximately 03:20. Police later found the vehicle and the victim later in the morning on Gordonton road. An investigation into the incident is ongoing and police officials are appealing for anyone with information to contact the authorities. Remain vigilant.
Advice
Individuals in the Waikato area are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid the area of the incident, obey all instructions issued by the local authorities, and report any suspicious objects or behavior to the police.
