A taxi driver shot by a man trying to flee police in Rotorua last night is in a stable condition in hospital
A taxi driver shot by a man trying to flee police in Rotorua last night is in a stable condition in hospital
2 September 2019
Police are investigating after a person in a suspected stolen car fired at police, hitting a patrol car and a bystander.
The offender then allegedly took a second car before it eventually being stopped by police spikes on State Highway 30.
Acting Rotorua Area Commander Brendon Keenan says a 25-year-old man was arrested and a gun recovered.
He says the injured taxi driver is recovering and receiving support.
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