Man shot dead in Manurewa: Police launch homicide investigation

Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was shot dead in South Auckland.

Emergency services were called to Balfour Rd, Manurewa about 11.10pm last night with “reports a man had been shot”, Detective Inspector Karen Bright said.

“Sadly, the man was pronounced dead at the scene ... [and] police have launched a homicide investigation.”

Cordons remain in place while police examine the scene, said Bright, of Counties Manukau CIB.

Police at the scene on Balfour Rd, Manurewa, last night. Photo / Hayden Woodward

“Residents can expect to see an increase in police presence as they make inquiries. Police believe there is no ongoing risk to the public.”

A post-mortem examination would take place tomorrow, she said.

Cordons remain at the scene of the man's death in Balfour Rd, Manurewa, as police launch a homicide investigation. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Anyone with information that could help police with their inquiries should call 105 and quote reference 260109/6338.