The gun that was pointed at police that led to officers capturing a Whanganui man twice, together with a spherical to the top, was a reproduction.
Wattie Adolf Kahu, forty nine, was shot on March 24 when he pointed the pretend handgun at officers who had chased him by means of a number of properties in Whanganui.
Kahu was shot within the leg and head.
He was given speedy first assist on the scene by police and was taken to hospital by ambulance.
Kahu was charged with housebreaking, aggravated housebreaking, kidnapping and presenting a firearm at police and has been remanded into custody following an look in Whanganui District Courtroom on Wednesday.
He’ll return to courtroom on April 12.
A black mountain bike believed to have been utilized by Kahu is being sought by police to assist with their investigation.
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