Hamilton homicide investigation: One dead, one injured at Lake Crescent address

Police were called to an incident on Lake Cr in Hamilton this evening. Dean Purcell.

One person is dead and another seriously injured in Hamilton this evening.

Police launched a homicide investigation after they were called to a Lake Crescent address about 6.15pm, following reports someone had been seriously injured.

After arriving, they found a second person at the address with a serious arm injury.

The initial victim died at the scene, while the second is in a stable condition in Waikato Hospital.

Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen Ambler said cordons remain in place as police work to determine who was involved and find them.

“Residents in the area can expect to see a police presence for the time being while we progress these inquiries,” Ambler said.

Hato Hone St John said ambulances were sent about 6.30pm.

“We transported one person in a serious condition to Waikato Hospital.”

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