Man who died after being shot by police in Papatoetoe yesterday named Friday, February 26, 2021 RNZ
A man who died last night after a shooting incident in Papatoetoe was shot by police three times.
He was Tangaru-Noere Turia, 34.
Police were called to a house in Avis Avenue about 5.40pm yesterday after a shot was fired through the window of a neighbouring home.
Counties Manukau District Commander Superintendent Jill Rogers said a member of the public called police and said they could see a man with a firearm.
Police, including Armed Offenders Squads and the Eagle helicopter, were deployed.
Rogers said police had made attempts to negotiate with Turia for hours to resolve the matter safely.
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