Attributed to Superintendent Tony Hill, Canterbury District Commander:

A scene examination is ongoing after Police shot two people at a Christchurch address on Wednesday night.

A man remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital following the shooting on Clyde Road in Christchurch.

He underwent surgery yesterday afternoon.

In the coming days, a post-mortem is expected to be carried out on the woman who died at the scene.

Cordons and a scene guard will remain in place at the property while the scene examination is completed.

Incidents such as this are complex and a range of investigations are already underway.

As such, we are limited in the detail we can provide at this stage.

Police are supporting the family of both the man and woman, as well as our own people.

Officers involved in critical incidents such as fatal shootings are provided full welfare and wellness support.

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