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He’s the detective who was shot in the face during the 2023 Auckland CBD shooting.

December 14, 2025 / 00:53

This episode features a firsthand account of a shooting incident, focusing on the immediate aftermath and the response from medical personnel.

The guest recounts the moment they were shot in the face, describing the physical sensations and confusion that followed. They mention the shattered teeth and the gritty feeling in their mouth.

A medic assists the guest, confirming there are no other obvious injuries. The guest expresses urgency to leave the scene, using strong language to convey their distress.

As they make their way out, the guest is offered a choice between a helicopter or an ambulance, responding with indifference due to the severity of their situation.

TLDR

A guest shares their intense experience of being shot in the face and the chaotic aftermath.

Episode

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I don't care. I've just been shot in the face. Just shot underneath my fire. I'm
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taking that finger and getting in my face. And I thought [laughter] shot in the face. I I I
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recall just the teeth, you know, they're shattered and grittiness in my mouth and
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cuz then a medic helps me get over to a corner and and and and I'm just like,
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"Have I got any other injuries?" And he said, "Um, no other obvious injuries."
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Um, so I used some bad language. I said, "Well, let's get the out of here."
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Yelled, "Dad, and then we went to the the stairs and and I I just ran out of
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the ran down the stairs and uh got outside and and someone said to me, "Oh,
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do you want the helicopter or the um or the ambulance?" And I just said, "I
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don't care. I've just been shot in the face.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 90
    Most dramatic
  • 85
    Most shocking
  • 80
    Most intense
  • 75
    Most emotional

Episode Highlights

Episode Quotes

  • Well, let's get the out of here.
    He’s the detective who was shot in the face during the 2023 Auckland CBD shooting.

Key Moments

  • Medic's assessment00:18
  • Decision time00:41