By RNZ.co.nz. Republished with permission.
Police have launched a homicide investigation in the West Auckland suburb of New Lynn after a person was found dead this morning.
Emergency services were called around 10am today to an address on Great North Road after reports a firearm had been discharged.
A police spokesperson says upon arrival, a person was found injured in the driveway of the address.
Frontline police staff have tried to provide first aid to this person, however they died at the scene.
Police have also cleared neighbouring addresses.
There are at least 10 police vehicles and a large number of officers at the scene on Great North Road at the intersection with Nikau Street.
Traffic is being diverted and police are speaking to members of the public on the footpath.
The address where the incident took place appears to be a motel.
