Statement attributable to Superintendent Blair Macdonald, Acting Tasman District Commander:

Two people have been located deceased following a serious incident in Nelson this afternoon.

Earlier today, just before 12pm, Police received information about the alleged theft of a shotgun at a store in Annesbrook.

The offender has then left the area in a vehicle prior to Police arrival.

A short time later, Police were alerted to a firearms incident on Parkers Road, and on arrival a man and a woman were both located deceased.

Attribute: Detective Senior Sergeant John Love

Police cordons on Grey St and State Highway 35 in Gisborne have now been lifted.

The cordons were put into place following a sudden death in Alfred Cox Park.

Police have identified the man and are actively working to locate next of kin.

Currently, the death is not being treated as suspicious. It will be referred to the coroner. 

Police ask if anyone knows anything or has seen anything to contact 105.