A music release party at an Auckland bar ended in chaos when a group of about 20 people allegedly armed with weapons began brawling outside before a shooting.
Police on Monday morning appealed to the public for information about the incident, which occurred at about 9:30pm on Sunday night at Shooters Saloon on New North Rd, Kingsland.
According to police, a group of people arrived at the premise and an altercation broke out with others inside. A number of people were reported to be "fighting with weapons" during the incident, which lasted for a couple of minutes before one group left on foot down Mostyn St towards Aitken Terrace.
"A firearm was discharged on Mostyn Street and Aitken Terrace. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident," police say.
"Police are making enquiries to identify and locate those responsible, however no arrests have been made at this stage. Police are appealing for any information from the public, which could assist with our enquiries."
Speaking to NZHerald, Shooters Saloon owner Shayne LaRosa said "all hell just went loose" after a group, which he believed was a gang, rolled up with cricket bats. He said the bar's doors were quickly closed.
"The people from in here ran out and it all sort of happened in the street away from us, but they did break a few vehicle windows, they did do some damage."
The owner required stitches after he said he was hit on the head with a bat while holding a gate shut.
"I think that's the only injury, no one got shot or anything."
LaRose said it was "pretty scary" when shots were heard down the road.
"This is a freak thing. It hasn't happened in the 12 years I've been here - we've never had this sort of thing."
Anyone who has any information is asked to call Police on 105 and quote file number 220206/3111.
Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
