Please attribute to Inspector Nigel Allan, Whanganui Area Commander:
The tangi for the victim of last Tuesday’s fatal shooting in Whanganui will be held today.
Police expect that a number of gang members and associates will be travelling to Whanganui for the tangi.
We want to reassure the Whanganui community that there will be a strong and visible police presence across the city in the coming days, including additional patrols.
Police’s Eagle helicopter will also be in the city today and tomorrow, providing support and assistance as required.
We want Whanganui residents to feel reassured by the increased police presence, not alarmed.
Our staff are appropriately trained and equipped to deal with any situation which may arise and we are committed to ensuring that members of our community feel safe and are safe.
A team of investigators is continuing to work to identify those responsible for the death of the young man who will be farewelled today.
We continue to ask that anyone with information that could assist the investigation contact Whanganui Police on 06 349 0600 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre