A critical incident investigation remains ongoing following the Police involved shooting at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre on Thursday afternoon.
Overnight, Police completed a scene examination at the shopping centre.
Superintendent Sunny Patel, Auckland City District Commander, says a post-mortem examination is underway today.
“As part of completing the scene examination, Ngāti Paoa led a blessing at the scene last night,” he says.
adminThe assault occurred on Tuesday 25 August, around 1.10am, near the Crew Room Bar entrance on Ballarat Street in Queenstown.
adminPolice can now confirm the name of the man who died following a house fire on Forest Hill Road, Henderson on 29 August.
He was Kenneth John McDougall, 72, of Auckland.
Our thoughts are with Kenneth’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
The fire is not believed to be suspicious, and his death has been referred to the coroner.
ENDS.
Frankie Le Roy/NZ Police.
