Auckland, NZ – A homicide investigation is underway after a man died following an incident in Ōtāhuhu last night.
Emergency services were called to a property on Beatty Street around 8.30pm after reports of a seriously injured person.
Upon arrival, police found a man in critical condition. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries overnight.
Detective Inspector Karen Bright of Counties Manukau CIB stated that authorities are working to determine the exact circumstances of the incident.
“Police are continuing to gather information from the scene, and enquiries into the exact circumstances surrounding what happened remain ongoing.
“We are also making enquiries to locate a person of interest.
“Those involved are believed to be known to each other, and we do not believe there is any ongoing risk to the wider community.”
Detective Inspector Bright says a scene examination is underway at the address,s and there will be an increased Police presence in the area while the investigation continues.
“Our teams are working hard to identify and locate the person responsible and are asking anyone who saw what happened, who has not yet spoken to us, to please get in touch.”
If you have any information that could assist the investigation, please make a report via 105, using the file number 250629/6502 and quote ‘Operation Tell’.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-nz.org(link is external)
Further information will be provided when we are in a position to do so.
