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Shooter Allegedly Downs Drone With Shotgun

Shooter Allegedly Downs Drone With Shotgun

2 July 2025. The New Zealand Reporter: Police involvement in drone shooting incident over Christchurch. Title corrected.

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On 3 May, Police were called to an incident involving a shotgun and a downed drone. The Civil Aviation Authority expected charges to be laid against the shooter.

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