Police are releasing details of the man who died following a shooting on Queen Street, as the homicide investigation continues.
Today, Police can name the man who died in hospital on Friday.
He was Sione Tuuholoaki, aged 26.
“Our thoughts are with Sione’s family as they continue to grieve their loss,” Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton says.
“This is a very difficult time for them, and we are ensuring they have support in place.
“Our investigation team are continuing to work hard to bring them answers and to ensure the person responsible is held to account.”
The second man injured in Thursday night’s incident remains in hospital in a stable condition.
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