One person is critically injured after a firearms incident in a central Auckland suburb.

Armed officers are blocking several roads in Onehunga, including one metres from the busy Dress Smart outlet mall.

The incident occurred on the nearby Arthur Street.

A person is critically injured after a firearms incident on Arthur Street, Onehunga. Photo / Michael Craig

Earlier, the police Eagle helicopter circled overhead.

Police said that shortly after 11am, police received reports a person had received injuries consistent with a gunshot wound at a property on Arthur Street.

“One person has been transported to hospital in a critical condition. An increased Police presence will remain in the area while enquiries are underway.”

Hato Hone St John was notified of the incident at 11.09am. One ambulance, one rapid response unit and one operations manager responded to the incident.

A person is critically injured after a firearms incident on Arthur Street, Onehunga. Photo / Michael Craig

Emergency services are responding to a major firearms incident on the corner of Arthur St and Alfred St in Onehunga. Photo / Michael Craig 

They said paramedics treated one person at the scene before they transported them to Auckland City Hospital.

A local resident was out walking her two dogs when she noticed armed police officers blocking the road. Another resident had told her it had been a “gangland shooting”.

“A guy jumped out of a black vehicle and opened fire.

A person is critically injured after a firearms incident on Arthur Street, Onehunga. Photo / Michael Craig

Police talk to residents following a major firearms incident on the corner of Arthur St and Alfred St in Onehunga. Photo / Michael Craig 

A person is critically injured after a firearms incident on Arthur Street, Onehunga. Photo / Michael Craig

Emergency services are responding to a major firearms incident on the corner of Arthur St and Alfred St in Onehunga. Photo / Michael Craig

Outside one property, a series of chairs have been set up on the footpath with people watching the police response.

Earlier, over half a dozen police cars could be seen speeding down Manukau Rd toward Onehunga while an ambulance rushed to hospital in the opposite direction.

A post of the Onehunga Community Patrol Facebook group said, “Yes, there has been a firearms incident on Arthur Street, near Alfred. Please avoid the area if possible. Police have the area locked down.

“There is a lot of speculation occurring online, as info becomes confirmed we will update. Stay safe everyone.”

Emergency services could be seen rushing down Manukau Rd to the scene. Photo / Supplied 

A Grotto St resident said he heard several cars speeding down the road about the time of the incident and had just learned of the shooting via social media.

“It’s absolutely crazy what’s going on right now. I’ve never seen anything like it.”

The nearby Arthur Superette is closed with its roller door drawn down.

Anyone with any information is being asked to contact police via 105, either over the phone or online, using the reference number P065151258.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers online or through 0800 555 111.