South Auckland double homicide: Man in custody after police search through night
Police in South Auckland are investigating a double homicide after two people were found dead at a residence with fatal gunshot wounds. Authorities are currently questioning a 30-year-old man in custody for an unrelated offense to determine his potential involvement.
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Violent crime incidents have significant impacts on community safety and public trust in local law enforcement.
Police are continuing to piece together what led to two people being found dead on a South Auckland street yesterday, as new details emerge this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to a Gambare Place house about 1.45pm yesterday after a report of a person armed with a handgun at the property and a woman injured.
“Upon police arrival, she was pronounced dead at the scene,” a police statement said this afternoon.
“Police then conducted a search of the property and located a man who was also pronounced deceased.”
Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua of Counties Manukau CIB said police can confirm both people sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
A forensic scene examination began at the address today.
“I can confirm we are speaking with a 30-year-old man who is currently in custody for an unrelated offence. We are working to determine whether this man is involved.
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