Police are now in a position to name the victim of a homicide in Gisborne on Monday.
He was Bill Pine Maangi, aged 36, of Te Hapara, Gisborne.
Detective Inspector Martin James said Police were continuing to support Mr Maangi’s family and keep them updated on the investigation.
Police were called to an address on Ormond Road, between Lytton Road and Riperata Street shortly after 4am on Monday 29 September. Despite efforts to save him, Mr Maangi died in Gisborne Hospital a short time later.
A forensic examination has been completed, and Police have confirmed a firearm was involved in the incident, Detective Inspector James said.
“Twenty-five staff continue to work on the investigation, following leads and reviewing information from the public."
Detective Inspector James thanked the members of the community who had contributed information and he urged anyone who hadn’t yet reached out to do so.
"Investigators are seeking dashcam footage from anyone that may have been around the Forrester House Ormond Road area between 3am and 4.30am on Monday.
"We also continue to urge anyone with details of what happened to contact us, anonymously, if need be. Mr Maangi didn’t deserve to die this way, and I urge those who know what happened to reach out to us.”
Police can be contacted via 105, either over the phone or online. Please reference Operation Bushman, or the file number 250929/9035. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre