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flag A man was seriously injured in a shooting near a Palmerston North playground on Jan. 13, 2026, prompting an investigation with a possible link to a subsequent car fire.

flag Police in Palmerston North are investigating a shooting near a children’s playground on Marriner Street on January 13, 2026, around 3:15 p.m., leaving a man with serious gunshot wounds and flown to Wellington Hospital for intensive care. flag A separate car fire on Karere Road shortly after is under investigation, with authorities assessing if the incidents are linked. flag Detectives are seeking CCTV footage and information on suspicious or erratic vehicles near the scene, stressing the concern over the proximity to a playground. flag A 100-meter cordon remains in place as the probe continues.

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