Black Power members charged over Whanganui murder

  • 16/10/2018
More arrests are anticipated in the coming days.
More arrests are anticipated in the coming days. Photo credit: Newshub

Two Black Power members have been charged for the murder of a man killed in Whanganui. 

Kevin Ratana, whose age has not been revealed, was shot outside his home on August 21, while leaving to go to the gym. 

Two Black Power members, aged 38 and 31, have been charged with the man's murder, Whanganui Police confirmed on Tuesday. 

"Two further shots were fired into the house where four adults and two children were taking cover," said Detective Senior Sergeant Philip Skoglund, describing Mr Ratana's murder. 

"Police continue to seek assistance from the public in relation to the movements of five men who walked to Kevin's address on the morning of 21 August."

The 38-year-old Black Power member is due to appear in Whanganui District Court on Tuesday, while the 31-year-old man will appear in Lower Hutt District Court Tuesday afternoon. 

Bail has been opposed for both men and police have said more arrests are anticipated in the coming days. 

Police are seeking information on a blue Holden Commodore, registration number WU3395, and a white Hyundai Coupe, registration number JJF26. 

Both vehicles were found burned out on Seafront Rd on the evening of August 26. 

Contact Whanganui Police on 06 349 0600 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

Newshub.