Police are releasing details of the man who died following a shooting on Queen Street, as the homicide investigation continues.
Today, Police can name the man who died in hospital on Friday.
He was Sione Tuuholoaki, aged 26.
As Kaniva News reported last week. a man was being sought by police following a fatal shooting in the Auckland CBD on Thursday night.
Two men were critically injured following reports of a fight on the corner of Queen St and Fort St around 11.30pm.
One man was shot in the head, while a second was shot in the abdomen. The pair were taken to hospital in critical condition.
One of the men. who was Tu’uholoaki, died in hospital overnight, while the other remains in a stable condition in Auckland City Hospital.
Police are now seeking the public’s help locating Dariush Talagi, who officers “believe can assist us in our investigation”, Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton said.
“Talagi has a warrant for his arrest and is considered dangerous,” he said.
“Our thoughts are with Sione’s family as they continue to grieve their loss,” Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton says.
“This is a very difficult time for them, and we are ensuring they have support in place.
“Our investigation team are continuing to work hard to bring them answers and to ensure the person responsible is held to account.”
The second man injured in Thursday night’s incident remains in hospital in a stable condition.
