Taranaki Police seeking man involved with firearms incident
Police are searching for a man involved in the firearms incident at Taranaki Base Hospital on August 1 at around 9.30pm.
A warrant to arrest 43-year-old Stanley Joseph Sole has been issued. Detective Senior Sergeant Brent Matuku says Police are carrying out extensive inquiries and are focused on locating those involved in this incident.
“However we want to reassure the public that this shooting involved two parties known to each other and reiterate that we do not believe there is any wider risk to members of the public.”
Anyone with information that might help is urged to contact New Plymouth Police on (06) 759 5500 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Source: Police website
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