”Police are not seeking anyone else.
“We would like to reassure the community that this appears to be an isolated incident.”
Harrison said a scene examination was under way.
“The community can expect to see an increased police in the area while further enquiries are carried out.”
Police will provide further details around the victim’s identity when they can.
Hato Hone St John said they responded to the incident.
One resident told the Herald there had been multiple armed police officers in the street at one point.
“When the ambulance arrived, they were telling everyone to stay at home because they didn’t know what was going on and were trying to find someone.”
Another resident told the Herald there were about 10 police officers on the road at one point.
“They kept coming one by one.”
She said every police officer was armed for about an hour.
