Man dies after Te Puke shooting, homicide probe launched

A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a man who was critically injured in Te Puke on Saturday.

A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a man who was critically injured in Te Puke on Saturday

At around 10.30am, Police received a report of a person having been admitted to hospital with a critical gunshot wound.

Despite best efforts by medical experts, the man died on Sunday morning, detective senior sergeant Natlie Flowerdew-Brown, Western Bay of Plenty area investigations manager said.

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Police are now working to establish the full circumstances of what has occurred, and to locate those involved.

A scene examination is taking place in the Maneoka area, and nearby residents can expect to see an ongoing police presence in the coming days.

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