Three of the four police officers shot near Kawerau on 9 March have now been released from hospital, Police Commissioner Mike Bush has revealed.
The fourth police officer shot in the incident is still receiving treatment in hospital, Bush said.
Four officers were wounded during an armed standoff in the Bay of Plenty on Wednesday. Photo: Cameron Avery.
'I know the police family will continue to support them and we wish them a speedy recovery. I also want to thank the New Zealand public for their good wishes and kind thoughts.”
A 27-year-old man, Rhys Warren, was arrested and charged with using a firearm against police and faces more serious charges.
The four police officers were shot in the course of an armed cannabis, when several officers entered a home on Onepu Spring Rd, near Kawerau. They exchanged gunfire with a man who was inside the house.
Three officers were all hit in the exchange - one in the head - and a fourth officer was shot later in the hand.
2 comments
Wish
Posted on 19-03-2016 15:35 | By Kenworthlogger
You all a speedy recovery... The offender should be made to sell his posetions and pay compo to the officers. Make them pay!!!!
Loser
Posted on 19-03-2016 19:30 | By Old
Police you do a great job. Should of just let your dogs loose. He deserves no respect. Dogs would of been on a high for weeks.
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