Police say their investigation into the fatal shooting in Pakuranga Heights early yesterday morning is continuing.
A post-mortem examination has been completed and formal identification of the victim will be carried out over the coming days.
Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, of Counties Manukau CIB, says the investigation remains in the early stages and police are speaking to a number of people.
“Police enquiries remain ongoing and we continue to speak to witnesses and those providing information as we piece together what has occurred.
“The community can also expect to see an increased police presence in the Pakuranga Heights area throughout the next few days.”
Vickers says enquiries to locate the persons believed to be responsible remain ongoing.
“As part of our investigation, we are seeking any dashcam or CCTV footage from around the area that may assist.”
The investigation team wants to hear from anyone who has footage, and was travelling between 5.30am-7.30am on Monday, August 19, in Pakuranga Heights.
Specifically, police want to hear from anyone who was travelling on Cascades Road, Archmillen Avenue, Hope Farm Avenue or Marvon Downs Avenue between those times, Vickers says.
“We would like to thank those people who have spoken to us already, and encourage anyone who has any information, no matter how small, to get in touch with our team.”
News media have named the victim of the fatal shooting as Saia Kokohu Vi.
The Tongan grandfather was shot while driving a Post Haste courier van in Marvon Downs Avenue.
Residents reported hearing gunshots just before 7am. Police and St John Ambulance paramedics responded to the incident.
He was found injured inside his courier van at the intersection of Marvon Downs Avenue and Pixie Place.
The victim was attended by medical services but tragically died at the scene.
People who were in the relevant area and have photos or videos which may be relevant can upload them online at https://block.nc3.govt.nz/(link is external)
Anyone with information can contact police via their 105 phone service or online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105, referencing file number 240819/5586.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
