BREAKING: New Zealand shooter fires at couple before locking himself in a house in a dramatic standoff with police Primary school and early learning childcare centre in Auckland in lockdown Emergency measure comes after reports of a gunshot in the Glen Eden suburb Armed police are in the area and in negotiation with a police following report By Aidan Wondracz For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:14 BST, 3 April 2019 | Updated: 00:44 BST, 3 April 2019 984 shares Viewcomments Schools have been sent into lockdown as police negotiate with a man who allegedly fired shots at a couple before locking himself in his West Auckland apartment. Glen Eden Primary School on Glenview Road and nearby Talented Tots childcare were placed into lockdown following reports of a shot in the Glen Eden area after 10am. The Armed Offenders Squad have been fielded in the area and a helicopter deployed as police negotiate with a man who has locked himself in a flat. Schools have been sent into lockdown as police negotiate with a man who allegedly fired shots at a couple before locking himself in his West Auckland apartment The Armed Offenders Squad have been fielded in the area and a helicopter deployed as police negotiate with a man who has locked himself in a flat 'From what I am aware he has locked himself in the house and is refusing to come out,' local resident Richard Ramage told NZ Herald. A man and his partner were allegedly shot at after making too much noise in their flat on Wednesday morning, the sister of the man told Stuff. As the couple were laughing, the shooter allegedly told the couple to quiet down before he pulled out a shotgun. 'Everyone is shaken but no one is hurt,' the sister said. The couple are believed to have not known the man. Glen Eden Primary School has since lifted its lockdown. Part of West Coast Road, between Glendale Road and Swan Hill Drive, remain cordoned off and Auckland Transport has advised drivers to avoid the area. 'Please avoid this area or allow extra time for diversions,' Auckland Transport said. More to come Glen Eden Primary School (pictured) on Glenview Road and nearby Talented Tots childcare were placed into lockdown following reports of a shot in the Glen Eden area after 10am Part of West Coast Road, between Glendale Road and Swan Hill Drive, has been cordoned off and Auckland Transport has advised drivers to avoid the area Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility