New Zealand Police Alert 02:30 2-02-2008 Counties Manukau
Location of incident: Otara
Incident Type: Othello Drive shooting
1 February 2008 MEDIA RELEASE
Othello Drive shooting
This afternoon a bedside court hearing was held at the Auckland Hospital where a 27-year-old Otara man has been charged
with unlawful possession of a firearm. The charge is in connection with the Othello Drive incident which occurred in
Otara on Tuesday evening, 29 January 2008.
The injuries sustained by two men, who were hosptialised following the shooting in Othello Drive, are not considered
life threatening and both are in a stable condition. Enquiries into the incident are continuing, further arrests and
charges are likely.
Issued By: Inspector Turepu Keenan
ENDS