Preliminary inquiries by Police indicate that the death of Caleb Dean Henry, 20, who died after an exchange of shots with Police on the North Shore yesterday, was not a suicide.
Police yesterday finished their examination of the scene near Sunset Road, on Auckland's North Shore, where the vehicle driven by Mr Henry came to a stop following a lengthy pursuit by Police. Shots were exchanged at the scene between Police and Mr Henry, who later died after sustaining injuries during the incident.
The Police investigations include an examination of Police policy, practice and procedures, in addition to the ongoing homicide investigation and inquiries in the Bay of Plenty, Auckland and Waikato. It is likely that it will take several weeks before the outcome of those inquiries is known.
Police officers involved in yesterday's exchange of shots remain on duty and are receiving appropriate support as required.
The body of Mr Henry has now been released to his family, with a private burial ceremony to take place later this week. The family have requested privacy at this time.
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Ed's note: Mr Henry's family have requested privacy at this time and do not want to comment further. Mr Henry's funeral is a private ceremony and media are requested not to attend.
Note Assistant Commissioner Boreham is unavailable for interviews today.