Man arrested in Glen Eden over fatal shooting in Onehunga

Armed police have arrested a man in West Auckland in connection with a fatal shooting 12 kilometres across the city in Onehunga.

Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Tony Darvill said police had today arrested a man and charged him with murder after another man died on Selwyn St, Onehunga, yesterday. The 32-year-old murder accused is due before the Auckland District Court tomorrow.

Darvill told the Herald a 32-year-old man had been arrested on West Coast Rd this afternoon following the incident in Onehunga. A scene guard remained in place at the address.

Witnesses in Glen Eden told the Herald there were about six officers, some of whom were armed with rifles, on West Coast Rd and Swan Hill Drive around the corner.

Police have arrested a 32-year-old man at an address on West Coast Rd in Glen Eden this afternoon over a fatal shooting on Selwyn Rd in Onehunga. Photo / Hayden Woodward

One man working at a neighbouring business said he cleared out all his customers as police descended on the suburb. Both witnesses said the incident “wasn’t too scary” as it appeared police had it under control.

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Police say the victim suffered a fatal gunshot wound.

“Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the death, and we hope the swift arrest helps reassure members of the community,” Darvill said.

“We continue to appeal to anyone with information to come forward if you have not already done so. You can do so by calling 105 and quoting file number 240831/0448.

“Information can also be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Armed police are guarding cordons around the location where the man was shot overnight, sparking a homicide investigation.

Police on West Coast Rd. Photo / Hayden Woodward

A major police presence remained on Selwyn St this morning while police continued to appeal for information on the violent crime.

At least three officers with large rifles could be seen among four police cars. Police blocked off a large area of the commercial road.

Darvill said police were called to the scene about 9.45pm.

“Emergency services attended and first aid was administered. However, he died at the scene.

“Inquiries are now under way to establish the full circumstances of what has occurred.”

Police were at the scene after the incident last night. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Hato Hone St John said they were called to the incident after 10pm last night. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Darvill said a scene guard was in place overnight and a scene examination took place this morning.

Three gazebos labelled “specialist search group” were set up outside the Midas mechanics.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said the service was alerted to the incident just before 10pm.

“We sent one ambulance, one rapid response and one manager.”

A man who lives close by said there was still a “large police presence” on the street and a police officer told him someone had been shot.

He said he saw four gazebos and the forensic teams were conducting investigations while the street was cordoned off.