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

December 14, 202500:53
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I don't care. I've just been shot in the
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face. Just shot underneath my fire. I'm
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taking that finger and getting in my
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face. And I thought
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[laughter] shot in the face. I I I
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recall just the teeth, you know, they're
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shattered and grittiness in my mouth and
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cuz then a medic helps me get over to a
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corner and and and and I'm just like,
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"Have I got any other injuries?" And he
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said, "Um, no other obvious injuries."
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Um, so I used some bad language. I said,
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"Well, let's get the out of here."
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Yelled, "Dad, and then we went to the
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the stairs and and I I just ran out of
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the ran down the stairs and uh got
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outside and and someone said to me, "Oh,
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do you want the helicopter or the um or
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the ambulance?" And I just said, "I
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don't care. I've just been shot in the
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face.

Podspun Insights

In this gripping episode, listeners are taken on a wild ride through a harrowing personal experience that defies belief. The storyteller recounts the moment of being shot in the face with a mix of dark humor and raw honesty, painting a vivid picture of chaos and survival. As the tale unfolds, the tension builds, revealing not just the physical trauma but also the emotional resilience required to navigate such a life-altering event. The blend of laughter amidst the horror creates a unique atmosphere, making the listener both captivated and contemplative about the fragility of life. This episode is a testament to the human spirit and the unexpected ways we cope with trauma, leaving audiences with a sense of awe and reflection on their own experiences of adversity.

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  • 90
    Most emotional
  • 90
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Episode Highlights

  • Urgent Decisions
    Faced with a choice between a helicopter or ambulance, the speaker's response is blunt.
    “I don't care. I've just been shot in the face.”
    @ 00m 47s
    December 14, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Raw Emotion00:28
  • Urgent Escape00:28

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