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Wainoni woman shot, shooter on the run

Marcus Allan
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Police were called to a Wainoni address last night following gunshots.   Supplied: NZ Police

Police are investigating after a woman suffered what "appears to be a serious gunshot wound" last night in Wainoni, Christchurch, with the shooter now on the run.

Police and St John were called to the address on Shortland Street at 8:45pm, and on arrival found the woman in critical condition.

A manhunt for the shooter is currently underway with police reporting they escaped in a vehicle.

"Enquiries are ongoing today to locate the person responsible" Police said.

It's been reported that the woman gunned down in Wainoni last night was shot through a fence.

Police said a scene guard was stationed overnight.

A police presence is expected in the area for some time.

More to come...