Homicide inquiry launched into Wainuiomata death

Source: New Zealand Police –

Headline: Homicide inquiry launched into Wainuiomata death


Location:

Wellington

Hutt Valley Police have launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of a man’s body at an address in Wainuiomata late on Wednesday night. 

The man has been identified as 40-year-old, Paul Te Hiko, from Wainuiomata.

Emergency services were called to the Jack Vaughan Grove address around 11pm on 7 March 2018.

Results from the post mortem indicate that he died from a gunshot wound.

“A team of detectives and experts are investigating the matter,” says Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Sears.