Police cordon off Tuarangi Road in Auckland's Grey Lynn after a shooting. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi
Police say they'll be talking to Grey Lynn residents this weekend as they investigate a shooting that killed a man and wounded three others.
A fight broke out between two groups on Tuarangi Road on Thursday night during an ongoing dispute in the Auckland neighbourhood.
Shots were fired and 18-year-old Maxwel-Dee Repia was killed. Three people were injured, two seriously.
Police were also investigating damage to a house, which was reported on Thursday afternoon.
A scene guard remains in place at the Tuarangi Road property on Saturday and the scene examination continues.
Nearby roads have now been reopened, and the scene will be blessed today.
Police staff will be going door to door in the neighbourhood throughout the weekend, seeking CCTV footage and speaking to residents and witnesses who may have information.
Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin says the three men who remain in hospital are in a serious but stable condition, and Police are hoping to interview them as soon as they are well enough.
Police guard a house on Tuarangi Rd following a fatal shooting in September 2024. Photo: Lucy Xia / RNZ
Baldwin said the dispute began with property damage, and had escalated.
"What we know at this point was that an altercation was taking place between two groups that led to a firearm being produced and discharged. Immediately after the shots were discharged those who were present fled the area.
"Both groups appear to be known to each other and we believe this relates to an ongoing neighbourhood dispute between the groups."
Although police did not yet have the exact number of people involved, it was likely more than a dozen, he said.
"This is a time for calm, this appalling violence will not be tolerated, there is a team of driven investigators who will be working hard to identify those who were present and hold those to account who are responsible for the death."
Flowers had been laid on Tuarangi Road for 18-year-old Maxwel-Dee Repia on Saturday.
Photo: Lucy Xia / RNZ
As of Friday, Police had not yet located a murder weapon. A post mortem was scheduled for Saturday.
Police are appealing for witnesses to do the right thing and come forward.
Baldwin said he knew there were more people out there with information to share.
"Police know there were a number of people present when the shooting occurred, and we need to speak with those individuals at the earliest opportunity. We invite them to make contact with us.
"The circumstances of this homicide are not limited to the events on Thursday night.
"We know there have been tensions at play between the groups involved, for some time, and any piece of information that might help us build a picture of what has occurred will be welcomed.
"It's understandable that those living in the area will be feeling shaken and possibly unsure about coming forward to Police, but we're telling you it's the right thing to do - you don't have to stand for this violence in your community.
"If you can help, we need to hear from you."
Police would also like residents to check their properties and outbuildings, and to call if they locate anything out of place.
Anyone with information is urged to get in touch through Police's 105 service, quoting file number 240905/8180, Operation Comma.
There will also be a mobile command unit at the scene, and people with information are able to approach police directly there.
People are also able to share information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.