Papatoetoe police shooting: The '501' killed - four years from deportation to death and his final words to his son 26 Feb, 2021 10:00 PM 6 minutes to read Tangaru Turia, 34, was six months old when he left New Zealand, living in Australia until he was deported in 2017. Turia was shot dead by police while "brandishing" a shotgun. Photo / Supplied The man shot dead by police in South Auckland had lived in Australia since he was six months old - and his family intend bringing him "home" to Sydney where he will be laid to rest. His mother, Moana Taverio, told the Herald the "501" deportee had struggled for four years to fit into New Zealand.