Charges After 309 Shooting
Written by John Freer on December 14, 2024
The major police exercise yesterday on the 309 Road has resulted in a 77-year-old man being charged with murder and attempted murder.
Charges came late last night following the death of a pig hunter while a second person is in Auckland hospital with gunshot wounds.
The person charged is due to appear in Hamilton District Court today.
The 309 road was closed during the early afternoon, police resources from around the northern Waikato were involved including members of the armed offender’s squad.
The police helicopter was also on the scene near a Waiau property.
Two Westpac Rescue Helicopters also attending one being used for patient transport to Auckland.
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