24 Feb 2013

Shot man remains critical

10:54 am on 24 February 2013

A Matamata man who was shot in the face and stomach remains in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital.

Police say the 20-year-old was shot late on Thursday night by a man who fled in a ute.

A few hours later a man was found dead in the town and the police say they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the shooting.

The injured man is in a critical but stable condition in intensive care.