Friday, 11 May 2018 - 12:12pm |
Counties Manukau

Two people arrested following Mangere homicide investigation

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Please attribute to Detective Inspector Tofilau Faa Vaaelua, Counties Manukau CIB

Counties Manukau Police investigating last week’s fatal shooting incident on Greenwood Road, Mangere have arrested two males in relation to the incident.

A 24-year-old male and a 30-year-old male from South Auckland, have both been charged this morning with murder and attempted murder.

The pair are scheduled to appear in the Manukau District Court later today.

Detective Inspector Tofilau Faa Vaaelua says a dedicated team of Police staff have been working hard on this case.

“This was a violent incident that shocked the community and we hope the arrests today will provide some reassurance to the surviving victim, the families affected, as well as the wider public.

“Our investigation remains ongoing and further enquiries will continue to be made in relation to this incident."

The female victim in this attack remains in hospital where she continues to recover from her injuries.

ENDS

Nick Baker/NZ Police