Man shot by police in Papatoetoe after firing gun through neighbour's window 25 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM 3 minutes to read The armed offenders squad and the Eagle helicopter respond to a firearms incident in Papatoetoe. Video / Supplied The armed offenders squad and the Eagle helicopter respond to a firearms incident in Papatoetoe. Video / Supplied A Papatoetoe resident says he heard police yelling at a gunman to put his weapon down moments before two shots rang out and he dropped to the ground. The gunman, who police say had earlier shot at a neighbour's house, was critically injured and taken to hospital fighting for his life.