New Zealand / Auckland Region

Police launch homicide inquiry after South Auckland death

10:18 am on 23 May 2021

Police have launched a homicide investigation after one person died in South Auckland in the early hours of this morning.

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Officers were called to Beatty Street, Ōtāhuhu at about 2.15am.

One person who was critically injured died at the scene and police say a firearm was involved in the death.

Police are speaking to witnesses and conducting a scene examination today.

Beatty Street remains cordoned off and residents in the area can expect to see a continued police presence.