Man charged with murder after two shot dead in Wattle Downs
A 30-year-old man has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of two people at a South Auckland home.
A man and woman were found dead at a property in Wattle Downs on Thursday after emergency services were called about an unresponsive woman. Police confirmed they had been shot. A 30-year-old man was taken into custody and questioned, and has now been charged with two counts of murder. Police are investigating whether more than one person was involved in the incident.
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NZ Herald
South Auckland crash: Person assaulted and gun reportedly fired in Manukau
Police found an abandoned Volkswagen and are searching for those involved.
RNZ
Person assaulted, vehicle shot at after car crash between Toyota and Volkswagen
Meanwhile, another two-car crash has closed Oruru Road in the Far North.
Stuff
Gun reportedly fired after two vehicle crash in South Auckland
Police believe a firearm was “presented and discharged” towards the Toyota during the incident, causing minor damage to a vehicle.
1News
Assault leaves two injured after Auckland crash, shot fired at car
The alleged offenders fled the scene and remain at large.
NZ Herald
Emergency services respond to multiple South Auckland incidents
Schools locked down amid major South Auckland police response.
RNZ
South Auckland schools in lockdown due to incident
James Cook High School, or Te Haikura a Kiwa, confirmed the lockdown on Thursday afternoon.
Stuff
Two dead amid ‘unfolding serious incident’ in South Auckland
A major incident is underway in south Auckland, leading to the lockdown of schools.
1News
Two dead, schools locked down in 'unfolding serious' south Auckland incident
Armed officers were seen near Mahia Rd and Volante Ave in the south Auckland suburb shortly after 2.45pm.
RNZ
Two dead in serious incident in South Auckland, schools go into lockdown
The bodies of a woman and a man were found by police on a property.
1News
Two dead, schools locked down in 'unfolding serious' south Auckland incident
Police found a woman and a man dead at a Gambare Pl property in Wattle Downs after emergency services were called about an unresponsive woman this afternoon.
Otago Daily Times
Two dead in ‘serious incident’ in Auckland
RNZ
Two dead in serious incident in South Auckland
The bodies of a woman and a man were found by police on a property.
1News
Two dead amid 'unfolding serious' south Auckland incident
Police found a woman and a man dead at a Gambare Pl property in Wattle Downs after emergency services were called about an unresponsive woman this afternoon.
RNZ
Offender on the run, double homicide investigation launched after South Auckland incident
The bodies of a woman and a man were found by police on a property.
1News
Manhunt underway after two die in South Auckland incident
Police found a woman and a man dead at a Gambare Pl property in Wattle Downs after emergency services were called about an unresponsive woman this afternoon.
Stuff
Manhunt continues after man and woman killed in South Auckland
Police are hunting those responsible for a double killing in South Auckland after witnesses heard up to nine gunshots and saw people fleeing the scene.
1News
Manhunt continues after South Auckland double homicide
A manhunt continues after two people were found dead after a suspected double homicide in South Auckland yesterday afternoon.
1News
Police speaking with man after South Auckland double homicide
Police were speaking with a 30-year-old man in relation to the investigation.
Stuff
Police 'speaking with' man in their custody over Auckland double homicide
Police determining if a 30-year-old man is responsible for a double killing in South Auckland after witnesses heard up to nine gunshots and saw people fleeing the scene.
NZ Herald
South Auckland double homicide: Man in custody after police search through night
A distressed group arrived at the crime scene yesterday, one screaming, 'My daughter'.
Newstalk ZB
South Auckland double homicide: Man in custody after police search through night
A 30-year-old man is in custody as police work to piece together what led to two people being found dead on a South Auckland street yesterday.
Otago Daily Times
Man in custody as police investigate South Auckland double homicide
1News
Police speaking with man after South Auckland double homicide
A neighbour told 1News they heard gun shots as the incident unfolded.
RNZ
Wattle Downs double homicide victims found following reports of an armed person at the home – police
Police confirmed a 30-year-old man in custody for an unrelated offence was being spoken to.
Otago Daily Times
Wattle Downs double homicide victims found following reports of armed person – police
NZ Herald
South Auckland double homicide: Police continue inquiries with man, no charges laid
Police seek CCTV and dashcam footage after two people were allegedly shot dead.
RNZ
No charges yet after Wattle Downs double homicide
Police said they are continuing enquiries with the man who was taken into custody for an unrelated offence.
Stuff
No arrests four days after man and woman shot dead in South Auckland
Police are seeking witnesses and CCTV or dashcam footage as they pursue “every line of enquiry” into the Wattle Downs double killing.
1News
No arrests as probe into Auckland double killings continues
The bodies of a man and woman were found at an address on Gambare Pl in Wattle Downs on Thursday last week – they had been shot.
Newstalk ZB
South Auckland double homicide: Police continue inquiries with man, no charges laid
Police are yet to charge anyone over a double homicide in South Auckland last week.
1News
No charges as probe into Auckland double killing continues
The bodies of a man and woman were found at an address on Gambare Pl in Wattle Downs on Thursday last week – they had been shot.
Stuff
Man charged following Auckland double homicide
A 30-year-old man has been charged with murder after two people were found shot dead at a South Auckland home last week.
NZ Herald
South Auckland double homicide: Man charged after two found dead in Wattle Downs
The charges follow the fatal shootings of two people in Wattle Downs.
RNZ
Man charged over alleged double murder in Auckland's Wattle Downs
A 30-year-old man is facing two murder charges, police say, but they're investigating if more than one person is involved.
1News
Murder charges laid after pair fatally shot in South Auckland
Police said the 30-year-old, who was previously speaking with investigators, was charged this morning over the Wattle Downs incident.