# Police seek information about a paintball shooting in central Wellington

Date: 5 Oct 2026
Released by: New Zealand Police

## MediaRelease.co Summary

Constable Sam Lewis says Police are seeking two people filmed outside a Willis Street bar after a paintball was fired from a passing vehicle about 10.50pm on Thursday. A person has been charged. The pair are sought as victims or witnesses and are not suspected of offending.

## Original release

The following can be attributed to Constable Sam Lewis: Police are seeking witnesses to a paintball shooting on Willis Street, Wellington at about 10.50pm on Thursday evening. CCTV footage shows a male and a female standing outside a bar on the corner of Willis and Dixon streets when a paintball gun was discharged toward them from a passing vehicle. The pair shortly after had a brief conversation with one of the bar’s staff members. While a person has been charged in relation to this incident, Police are keen to speak with the two people. They are being sought as victims, and/or witnesses, and are not suspected of any offending. If you were one of the witnesses, know who they are, or have helpful information to share, please contact Police on 105 or go online to 105.police.govt.nz and use the reference number 261002/7955. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

## Key details

- Issued by: New Zealand Police
- Published: 5 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: New Zealand
- Original source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/police-seek-information-about-paintball-shooting-central-wellington
- MediaRelease.co URL: https://mediarelease.co/nz/mr01218-police-seek-information-about-a-paintball-shooting-in-c-05102026.html

Original source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/police-seek-information-about-paintball-shooting-central-wellington
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