What began as the tragic death of a man shot dead in Auckland's Ponsonby last week has ended in a major police breakthrough.
Police confirmed on Wednesday that the man wanted in relation to the shooting, Hone Kay-Selwyn, was found dead at a rural property near Taupō.
The suspected gunman's death was an unexpected turn in a police homicide investigation that's had Kiwis on the edge of their seats.
This is how the shooting unfolded:
Sunday May 5
Hone Kay-Selwyn, 31, is on Ponsonby Road and attempts to get inside a bar.
He is refused entry due to closing hours and walks down the street.
CCTV footage shows him wearing a manbag, where police say the gun was likely hiding.
10:15pm
A group of four people exit a parked car on Ponsonby Rd and walk in Kay-Selwyn's direction.
He then shoots at one man in the group several times and kills him.
Kay-Selwyn walks away from the scene after the shooting and heads south towards Richmond Rd.
He speaks to someone on the phone and glances back at the scene.
10:18pm
Emergency Services receive reports of a firearms incident on Ponsonby Rd.
The victim's body is discovered on a pavement near Chapel Bar & Bistro.
A white sheet is put over the body and a police cordon is put in place.
Armed police patrol the area overnight and block off traffic.
Monday May 6
6:15am
Armed police and detectives are at the scene.
Auckland Transport confirms the Ponsonby Rd area is closed.
Photographers in protective suits take photos and a group of detectives scan the pavement for evidence.
7:15am
Police launch a homicide investigation into the shooting.
"Our investigation is now in the early stages to determine the full circumstances of what has occurred," Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton, Auckland City CIB says.
12:30pm
Detective Inspector Chris Barry speaks to media at the corner of Ponsonby Road and Anglesea Street with updates on the investigation.
He releases images of the suspect and warns he is "extremely dangerous".
Kay-Selwyn has short dark hair, a moustache and a beard along his jawline.
A large tattoo on his left forearm appears to read "Forever".
4:39pm
Police lift cordons in the area and Ponsonby Road reopens to traffic.
They confirm the investigation is developing and urge the public to provide footage of the events.
Tuesday May 7
Police reveal Kay-Selwyn's name and his age to the public.
A warrant is issued for his arrest for the unlawful possession of a firearm.
"We are reiterating that Kay-Selwyn is considered dangerous and should not be approached," Det Insp Barry says.
He adds the investigation is progressing.
Wednesday May 8
8:00am
Reports emerge that Kay-Selwyn has been found dead at a property in the Taupō area.
Det Insp Barry announces he will speak to media outside the College Hill Police Station at 9am.
9:00am
Police speak with media and confirm his body was discovered on Wednesday while police worked to track him down.
The rural property is 7km out of Taupō and multiple police cars are at the address.
Kay-Selwyn's death is being treated as unexplained.
Det Insp Barry confirms he is a member of the Killer Beez gang and that there was no relationship between him and the victim.
He says the victim and his associates, to the best of police knowledge, had no association with any criminal group.
11:32am
Police name the victim as 33-year-old Robert Sidney Horne from Auckland.
"The family of Mr Horne are understandably devastated at what has occurred and have requested privacy at this difficult time," police say.
Horne's family release a statement expressing the loss of a "son, brother, moko, uncle and friend to many."
