A man who was found with a gunshot wound in the Auckland suburb of Avondale early this morning has died in hospital.
File photo Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
Police were called to reports of a firearms incident in Saintly Lane, Avondale this morning at about 4.30am and found the man.
He was taken to hospital in a serious condition, but has since died, police have confirmed.
Police are searching for a person of interest, Meade said.
Saintly Lane was cordoned off while police, including Armed Offenders Squad members, cleared a residential property.
Police are now speaking with a number of people from the property.
Detective Inspector Lloyd Schmid said the area remains cordoned off.
"We understand this morning's events have been distressing for them and we appreciate their ongoing patience as we continue to conduct enquiries in the area."