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A man was shot by police near Invercargill yesterday. Photo / NZME
A man shot by police near Invercargill remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
The man was shot by police yesterday after presenting a weapon to officers on State Highway 1 at Dacre.
State Highway 1/Edendale-Woodlands Highway remains closed today between Kerr Rd and SH98 while police conduct a scene examination.
Police said in a statement yesterday that officers were seeking the man “in relation to an earlier call of concern for a female”.
After being shot he was taken to hospital in serious condition where he underwent surgery.
Further updates from police are expected later today.
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