31-year-old man in Kawerau, NZ held three hostages, fired at police, and stole a vehicle before surrendering to negotiators, facing multiple charges.

31-year-old man in Kawerau, NZ, held three hostages for two hours after firing at police, stealing a vehicle, and assaulting an elderly person. Police negotiators secured his surrender without further incident. The suspect faces multiple charges, including using a firearm against law enforcement, kidnapping, wounding, aggravated burglary, failing to stop, threatening to kill, unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, and wilful damage.

April 24, 2024
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