A body was found lying in a central Auckland street after firearms incident early Monday morning. Photo / File
A body was found lying in a central Auckland street after firearms incident early Monday morning. Photo / File
A man has died following a shooting in Auckland this morning, police have confirmed.
Police were initially called to an address on St Johns Road shortly after 6am to reports of shots being heard, followed by people screaming, police said.
A vehicle left the scene before stopping at a secondlocation on Parkfield Terrace, Grafton, where a male died, they said.
Police at the scene on Parkfield Tce, Grafton where a body was discovered. Photo / Dean Purcell
A body covered by a white sheet could be seen in Grafton this morning.
Police at the scene on Parkfield Tce, Grafton where a body was discovered. Photo / Dean Purcell
"While this incident will be unsettling for the community initial indication suggest the parties involved in the incident were known to each other," police said.
Inquiries are ongoing and anyone who has information that may help the investigation was encouraged to call Police on 105.
Police at the scene on Parkfield Tce, Grafton where a body was discovered. Photo / Dean Purcell
"Information can also be shared anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
First aid kit located by a police tent on Parkfield Tce where a body is lying. Photo / Dean Purcell