A person critically injured in a shooting on Thursday night in central Auckland has died.
Police have now launched a homicide investigation into the events that unfolded on Queen Street before midnight on 3 August.
The investigation is continuing to make progress in holding the person responsible to account.
Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton, of Auckland City CIB, says the man was in a critical condition in Auckland City Hospital.
¡°Today, he was taken off life support and sadly succumbed to his injuries with family beside him,¡± he says.
¡°This is a tragic outcome for all concerned, and our focus remains on locating the person responsible.
¡°The formal process around a post-mortem and formal identification will take place, and Police will look to release further information about the man once we are in a position to do so.¡±
A second man hospitalised with a gunshot injury remains in a stable condition at Auckland City Hospital.
Detective Senior Sergeant Bolton says Police are continuing to follow positive lines of enquiry in the investigation.
¡°I know there will be interest around what our investigation team is doing, however there are some operational sensitives at present.
¡°I can reassure the public that our absolute priority is to bring about answers for this man¡¯s family.¡±
A CCTV phase in the investigation is continuing and is assisting with ongoing enquiries, Detective Senior Sergeant Bolton says.
¡°We are continuing to ask anyone to come forward with information if they have not done so already.¡±
Please contact Police on 105 quoting the file number 230804/3399, or by going online to /use-105 and using ¡®Update My Report¡¯.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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