New Zealand / Crime

Police release name of Avondale shooting victim

13:49 pm on 4 October 2021

Police have named the man who died early on Saturday following a shooting incident in Avondale.

He was 28-year-old Mars Rakeem.

Detective Inspector Lloyd Schmid said in a statement that police are supporting his family during a distressing time.

"The family are grieving and ask for privacy," he said.

Yesterday a 24-year-old man was charged with Rakeem's murder. He is also facing drugs and firearms charges.

A 20-year-old woman has been charged with being an accessory to murder, drug supply and attempting to dissuade witnesses.

Both are due to appear in court today.