The woman who died after being shot by police in Christchurch on Wednesday night has been named.
She was 53-year-old Te Arohanui Pohio.
“Our thoughts remain with her loved ones at this extremely difficult time, and we continue to offer them the necessary support,” Superintendent Tony Hill said.
A 47-year-old man, also shot by police during the incident on Clyde Road in Bryndwr, was in a critical but stable condition following surgery yesterday.
The woman dies at the scene in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr while the man was critically injured. (Source: 1News)
Police were called to the residential address at around 11pm on Wednesday, after receiving a report that a man with a knife was threatening to hurt himself and his partner.
When officers arrived, police said a woman ran out of the house, closely followed by the man with a hunting knife.
“Police believed the woman was at risk of imminent serious harm, and fired a single shot, which hit the man,” Hill said yesterday. The man was critically injured, and an officer approached him to provide first aid.
She then picked up the knife and threatened police. Police said she was shot after ignoring appeals for her to drop the knife and advanced on officers.
First aid was immediately provided, but she died at the scene. Both shots were fired by one officer.
A post-mortem was completed today, and her death would be referred to the coroner.
Cordons and a scene guard remained at the address this morning as police continued their investigation.
“These cordons will remain in place until the scene examination is completed in the coming days.”
Police were supporting the families of the pair, as well as the 10 officers involved. Officers involved in critical incidents such as fatal shootings are provided full welfare and wellness support.
A critical incident investigation into the incident was underway, and the incident would also be referred to the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), as is standard for any incident involving a police shooting.
