Shooting

New Plymouth CIB are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of a woman believed to be aged in her fifties that occurred about 3.30 pm this afternoon.  The shooting occurred in a rural area inland from Urenui in North Taranaki and Police have cordoned off the scene of the incident.

It is understood a firearm has been recovered from the scene and Police are also speaking to family members believed to have been present when the shooting occurred.  One of these persons was located in the township of Waitara a short time after Police were notified of the shooting.  The vehicle the person was located in has been taken for forensic examination.