Three men have been charged following a shooting in Christchurch on Wednesday evening. Police responded to reports of a firearm being discharged at a house on Hoani St in the Northcote suburb at approximately 9:30pm.
Details of the Incident
Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill confirmed that a 19-year-old, a 31-year-old, and a 40-year-old were charged in connection with the incident. Two of the men identified in court were Tainui Mohi, 19, and Cory William Smith, 31.
Mohi and Smith appeared via video link in the Christchurch District Court on Friday, where supporters of Mohi voiced their support from the public gallery. No applications for bail were made during the proceedings.
A 40-year-old man linked to the incident is scheduled to appear in the Dunedin District Court. Mohi and Smith are expected to reappear in court in March to enter pleas to the charges against them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened on Hoani St?
Police were called to a house on Hoani St in Northcote, Christchurch, following reports of a shooting at approximately 9:30pm on Wednesday.
Who has been charged in connection with the shooting?
Three men – aged 19, 31, and 40 – have been charged with aggravated wounding and aggravated robbery. Tainui Mohi, 19, and Cory William Smith, 31, have been named as two of the alleged offenders.
What is the next step in the legal process?
Mohi and Smith are scheduled to reappear in court in March, where they are expected to enter pleas to the charges against them. A 40-year-old man is due to appear in the Dunedin District Court.
What impact might this incident have on the local community?
