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Update – Serious Incident, Waikato
One man has died and a Police officer has been seriously injured after an incident in Waikato overnight.
Police were called about 2.30am to a Waitomo address after reports of a burglary at a commercial property.
During the response, a man and a Police officer were shot.
The man was provided immediate first aid, however died at the scene. The officer was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.
A significant Police operation is underway. Police ask media and members of the public to respect the Police operation and cordons that are now in place to ensure nobody is put at risk.
Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers is in Waikato and will speak to media as soon as possible.
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