Man pleads guilty to gunshot murder

Police were called to a Heretaunga St flat in September 2009, where 29-year-old Jamie Falkner was found dead. Photo / Herald on Sunday

A man accused of murdering another man at a Palmerston North flat last year has pleaded guilty.

James Mills has admitted the charge in the High Court in Palmerston North.

The 29-year-old shot Jamie Faulkner, after the pair were seen to be having an argument at a Heretaunga Street flat, in September. Mr Faulkner was found dead outside the flat, with a single gunshot wound.

The firearm believed to have been used to kill Mr Faulkner was found by his side.

Defence Lawyer Fergus Stead said there was a struggle between the men before the weapon discharged.

A dispute of facts hearing will be decided at a callover in June.

- NEWSTALK ZB, NZPA