The following can be attributed to Detective Inspector Ross McKay:
Police have commenced a homicide investigation in Whanganui after a fatal shooting incident in Puriri Street, Castlecliff this morning about 9.40am.
Additional staff have been deployed to Whanganui to assist.
The offenders remain outstanding, however we believe those involved were known to each other and are known to Police.
As inquiries are ongoing, and in response to this incident, the Whanganui community will notice an increased Police presence. There is no immediate cause for concern to the general public.
A media stand-up will be held at Whanganui Central Police Station, 1D Bell St, at 5pm today with Detective Inspector McKay.
No further information is available at this time.
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Issued by Police Media Centre