Source: New Zealand Police
A Police investigation is continuing today into the double homicide in Wattle Downs.
Emergency services were called to a Gambare Place address at about 1.45pm yesterday following a report of person armed with a handgun at the property and a woman injured.
Upon Police arrival she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police then conducted a search of the property and located a man who was also pronounced deceased.
Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau CIB, says Police can now confirm both people had sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
A forensic scene examination has commenced at the address today.
“I can confirm we are speaking with a 30-year-old man who is currently in custody for an unrelated offence. We are working to determine whether this man is involved.
“That determination relies on the outcome of our enquiries, which we’re prioritising with urgency,” he says.
“We are maintaining an open mind, hence why no charges have been laid at this stage.
“Alongside this, post-mortems for the two victims are underway today.”
Detective Inspector Va’aelua says Police are asking anyone who may have any information that could help Police to come forward.
“We would encourage anyone who may have seen anything in the area to contact us,” he says.
“We know this will be an unsettling time for those in our community, that such a violent incident has taken place.
“I want to reassure people we are working hard to hold people to account.”
An increased Police presence will remain in the area as we continue to make enquiries.
How to contact Police
Information can be reported online at 105.police.govt.nz, and clicking “Update Report”, or by calling 105.
Please use the reference number 260827/1324 and quote Operation Bealey.
Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers, by calling 0800 555 111.
ENDS.
Holly McKay/NZ Police
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/08/28/investigations-continue-witnesses-sought-following-double-homicide/