A man was killed and another injured in an overnight shooting in South Auckland, police said this morning.
About 11:45pm Police were called to a report of a firearm being discharged on Bairds Rd, Ōtara.
On arrival Police located a
critically injured man and attempted to provide medical attention, however he
died at the scene.
A second person was moderately
injured and taken to Middlemore Hospital.
Scene guards remain in place.
“Locals should expect to see a
strong Police presence in the area today,” says Detective Inspector
Tofilau Va’aelua, Counties Manukau District Crime Services Manager.
“I want to reassure the
community that we are absolutely committed to finding those responsible for
this and holding them to account.”
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