Source: New Zealand Police
Police investigating a double homicide in Wattle Downs on Thursday 27 August are continuing to appeal for any information.
Emergency services were called to a Gambare Place address at about 1.45pm following a report of person armed with a handgun at the property and a woman injured.
Upon Police arrival two people were located deceased.
Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties Manukau CIB, says postmortems and the scene examination have been completed.
“The investigation team is continuing to assess every line of enquiry available to us.
“We would like to thank the members of the community who have assisted with this investigation so far, and encourage anyone who is yet to speak with us to please come forward.”
Detective Inspector Va’aelua says both people sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
“We are also continuing our enquiries with a 30-year-old man who is currently in custody for an unrelated offence, however no charges have been laid in relation to the homicide at this stage.
“I want to reassure the families of the deceased and the community that we are working hard to hold people to account.”
Detective Inspector Va’aelua says Police are asking anyone who was in the area at the time and has information, to come forward.
“If you have any footage, whether it’s CCTV or dashcam, or you saw anything – we need to hear from you.”
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/2026/08/31/witnesses-still-sought-following-double-homicide/