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A police investigation is continuing today, August 28, into the double homicide in the south Auckland suburb of Wattle Downs.
Emergency services were called to a Gambare Place address at about 1.45pm yesterday following a report of person armed with a handgun at the property and a woman injured.
Upon police arrival she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police then conducted a search of the property and located a man who was also pronounced deceased.
Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, of Counties Manukau Police’s criminal investigation branch, says police can confirm both people had sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
A forensic scene examination has commenced at the address today.
“I can confirm we are speaking with a 30-year-old man who is currently in custody for an unrelated offence.
“We are working to determine whether this man is involved.
“That determination relies on the outcome of our enquiries, which we’re prioritising with urgency.
“We are maintaining an open mind, hence why no charges have been laid at this stage.
“Alongside this, post-mortems for the two victims are under way today.”
Va’aelua says police are asking anyone who may have any information that could help to come forward.
“We would encourage anyone who may have seen anything in the area to contact us.
“We know this will be an unsettling time for those in our community, that such a violent incident has taken place.
“I want to reassure people we are working hard to hold people to account.”
An increased police presence will remain in the area as we continue to make enquiries.
Information can be reported online at 105.police.govt.nz, and clicking “Update Report”, or by calling 105.
Use the reference number 260827/1324 and quote Operation Bealey.
Anonymous reports can also be made through Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111.
