A Dunedin resident allegedly shot into his ceiling, prompting a near two hour standoff with the armed offenders squad. Concerns were raised by residents of the property about one of the boarders at the property, a 33-year-old man, and his behaviour throughout the afternoon. The man discharged a shotgun, shooting through the ceiling, and potentially once outside, Snr Sgt Bond said. Police and AOS went to the property and at about 10pm convinced the man to surrender. The man was charged with discharging a firearm in or near a dwelling house, intentional damage, threats to kill, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 27, 2024 12:56 UTC