The body of a man was found in a building at Muaūpoko Park, next to Lake Horowhenua. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
A man found dead in a building at a park in Levin died after being shot, police have confirmed.
A homicide investigation was launched after Robert Albert was found deceased at Muaūpoko Park near Lake Horowhenua on Thursday 17 October.
Detective senior sergeant Dave Thompson said Albert was fatally shot, and a large amount of video surveillance footage has been seized from the area.
"Information from people who were in the area at the time continues to come in, and we would like to thank those who have reported information to date", he said.
Thompson said police have spoken with several people who had given them information or were at the lake on 16 and 17 October, but pleaded for others to come forward.
"I urge anyone that was at Lake Horowhenua on the 16th and 17th especially in the evening of the 16th and early hours of the 17th to come forward so your vehicle and presence can be eliminated from our investigation," he said.
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