The homicide investigation in Onerahi is continuing today, as investigators piece together the events leading to yesterday¡¯s tragic incident.
Yesterday at about 11.10am, Police received a report of gunshots heard and a person injured at Beach Road Reserve.
Upon arrival, a woman was located deceased at the scene and a man was found with serious injuries.
He remains in a serious condition in hospital.
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whang¨¡rei CIB, says at this stage Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the homicide.
¡°Our thoughts are with the woman¡¯s whanau and loved ones at this difficult time.¡±
He says a post mortem examination is taking place today and a scene examination has been completed.
¡°As part of this, formal identification procedures will be carried out and Police will look to confirm the woman¡¯s identity once this is completed.
¡°The investigation is still in the very early stages, and we will continue to establish the facts about what unfolded yesterday.¡±
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Pilmer says the investigation team are continuing to speak with people who witnessed yesterday¡¯s incident, and is urging anyone who hasn¡¯t spoken to Police to come forward.
¡°As part of enquiries, we still want to hear from anyone in and around the Beach Road area yesterday morning.
¡°Anyone who was in the Beach Road, Whangarei Heads Road, Raurimu Avenue and Church Street areas between 8-11.15am with any dashcam, cell phone or CCTV footage is urged to reach out.¡±
Please upload any relevant photos or videos here:
Anyone with information can call Police on 105 and quote file number 250227/1223.
Information can also be provided anonymously on 0800 555 111 via Crime Stoppers.
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