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Police Watchdog Backs Officer Who Shot at Robber's Car 14 Times

The watchdog said the officer faced an imminent threat after the suspect used his Hyundai as a weapon and reversed toward police.

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A police officer chasing an armed robber on a forestry road was justified in shooting at him 14 times as the robber reversed at him, the watchdog has ruled.

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Officer justified in firing 14 shots at driver reversing into patrol car

An IPCA report found the officer genuinely believed he faced death or serious harm after an armed robbery suspect deliberately backed into his car.

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Police watchdog backs officer who shot at robber's car 14 times

A police officer chasing an armed robber on a forestry road was justified in shooting at him 14 times as the robber reversed at him, the watchdog has ruled.

·Wellington, New Zealand
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RNZ broke the news in Wellington, New Zealand on Monday, November 2, 2026.
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