Man charged with murder over fatal Auckland shooting of Mongrel Mobster Daniel Eliu

A 41-year-old man has been charged in relation to the fatal shooting of Mongrel Mobster Daniel Eliu in south Auckland earlier this month.

"The male is scheduled to appear in the Manukau District Court tomorrow [Friday] charged with murder," Det Insp Tofilau Fa’amanuia Va'aelua said in a statement on Thursday. 

Va'aelua added police are still investigating who else may be involved in the shooting, which happened outside Manukau's Seventh Day Adventist Church on Puhinui Rd on December 17.

"We are still appealing for anyone with information to contact Police on 105 or online at www.police.govt.nz/use-105, using 'Update My Report'. Please reference file number 221217/6485," Va'aelua said.

Any information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.

Police said no further comment can be made on the matter as it is before the courts.