While in the shootout In New Zealand 4 Police officer injured. Cop said: a gunman suspected of shooting and wounding four police officers was holed up in a rural New Zealand today” Deputy Police Commissioner Mike Clement said “Police surrounded the house after the man shot and hit officers during two separate incidents, said Deputy Police Commissioner Mike Clement.”

Police heard three shots fired at about 10:30 am and that continue about an hour. When officers on the ground moved in to arrest the man, he shot three of them. Clement said. Clement also stated "We are obviously providing close support to the officers who have been injured and their families, and our thoughts are with them at this time.” Such violence against police is rare in New Zealand, where patrol officers typically don't carry firearms. The officers shot, however, were all members of a special unit whose members carry weapons and wear protective outfits.

Such violence against police is rare in New Zealand, where patrol officers typically don't carry firearms. The officers shot, however, were all members of a special unit whose members carry weapons and wear protective outfits.