Police are investigating after a man in his 70s was shot dead in Ōtāhuhu, Auckland on Sunday night.
The shooting occurred at a property on Princes Street East around 9pm.
Counties Manukau Police Detective Inspector Chris Barry said in a statement the victim sustained a gunshot injury and died at the scene.
A scene guard was at the property overnight and a scene examination is expected to continue today. A post-mortem will be carried out tomorrow.
Police are still working to establish exactly what happened and anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the area is urged to contact Police on 105 quoting file number 210822/9740.
The victim's family are assisting police with enquiries to establish the circumstances around what happened.
"At this stage we are working hard to piece together the facts as we know it so far," Barry said. "We are also providing support to the victim's family."
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
