Two police officers are shot and schools are locked down as gunman goes on the rampage in Auckland 

A gunman in Auckland has shot and seriously injured two police officers.

The incident took on Friday morning and armed officers are still at the scene in Massey, West Auckland. 

The shooter has since fled in the car, hitting a pedestrian, and forcing local schools into lockdown as police hunt for the gunman. 

New Zealand Police said that at around 10.30am, which is 8.30am Sydney time, a police unit performed a routine traffic stop on Reynella Drive. 

‘There have been shots fired at police officers,’ a statement read.

‘Two officers have been shot and have been seriously injured.

‘A member of the public has also been hit by the vehicle and has been injured.

‘Cordons are in place and schools in the immediate area have been advised to lockdown.’ 

Elaine Taniela, who lives near the area, told the New Zealand Herald she heard three gunshots.

A family friend even witnessed the terrifying scene, and saw an officer laid on the ground.     

‘He was shaking telling us,’ she said.

‘As he neared the first roundabout (near Gallony Avenue) he saw a cop on the ground. He said it looked like he was having a seizure. He was shaking.  

‘He wanted to help the cop. But the neighbours and another cop yelled out to him – telling to carry on driving.’ 

More to follow. 

Police swarmed around the area on Friday morning (pictured) after two officers were shot by a driver who then sped away from the scene, hitting a pedestrian

Emergency services are seen treating a patient at the scene in Massey on Friday morning (pictured) after the shooting