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Man in hospital after being shot by police

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Sun, 22 Jan 2012 7:56a.m.

The man confronted police and was shot in the leg

The man confronted police and was shot in the leg

Investigations are continuing into events which led police to shoot a man in the leg in south Auckland.

Police shot the man at a Manurewa property, after they were called to a domestic violence dispute at about 4.20pm on Saturday.

Police shoot man in south Auckland

The man was irate and confronted officers, who withdrew and called for tactical support, police say.

However, before it arrived, the man confronted an officer and was shot in the leg.

The man was taken to Middlemore Hospital. His injuries are not life threatening, police say.

Police and the Independent Police Conduct Authority are investigating.

NZN

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