An unarmed police officer was shot and killed and another was wounded after they tried to pull over a car in New Zealand’s largest city, police said. As police approached, a man got out with a long-barreled gun and fired multiple times at the two officers, Mr Coster said. “This is a shocking situation,” Mr Coster told media. As the manhunt unfolded, eight schools in the area were put into lockdown, Mr Coster said, and police set up road cordons. — New Zealand Police (@nzpolice) June 19, 2020Police Minister Stuart Nash said the officer “was a man who dedicated his career to keeping us safe”.

Source: Irish Independent June 19, 2020 02:49 UTC