6 Jul 2018

Arrest warrant over Lower Hutt shooting

7:09 am on 6 July 2018

Police have issued an arrest warrant over a shooting in Lower Hutt last month.

Police issued an arrest warrant for Duane Edward Huaki.

Photo: NZ Police

The victim, a 36-year-old man, was shot in the chest at a house in George Street, Stokes Valley, on 26 June. He spent two nights in hospital where he had surgery to remove shotgun pellets.

Police have issued a warrant for Duane Edward Huaki and say the 39-year-old should not be approached.

Two people appeared in the Lower Hutt District Court yesterday in relation to the incident.

The 36-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman were charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.