Home / Bay of Plenty TimesPolice name Tauranga shootout victim as Anthony John FaneBay of Plenty Times17 Feb, 2020 04:35 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditPolice searching State Highway 2 after the man was shot while fleeing police last Thursday. Photo / FilePolice searching State Highway 2 after the man was shot while fleeing police last Thursday. Photo / FilePolice have identified the man who died after being shot by police in Tauranga last Thursday.He was Anthony John Fane, 33, of Tauranga.His death has been referred to the coroner.A critical incident investigation into the shooting is ongoing and the Independent Police Conduct Authority has been notified.Fane had fired at officers up to 20 times before they returned fire, police said.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.The shootout left a police patrol car riddled with bullets and the officers who fatally shot the man were distraught, district commander Superintendent Andy McGregor said the next day.No members of the public were injured during the exchange.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty TimesWoman's charge upgraded to murder after Tauranga man’s death15 Jan 11:49 PMBay of Plenty TimesFuel, and debris near listing yacht at Te Puna15 Jan 10:52 PMBay of Plenty Times18,000 strikes in electrifying 19hrs: Severe warning issued as storms continue, slip closes gorge 15 Jan 09:41 PMSponsoredDiscover Australia with AAT Kings’ easy-going guided holidays 15 Jan 12:33 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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