1 Feb 2021

Gun found during Karori homicide investigation may have been stolen - police

2:21 pm on 1 February 2021

Police are searching for information about a firearm recovered during their investigation into the death of Rau Tongia.

Police believe the firearm, a long barrelled Breda Brescia semi-automatic shotgun with detailed engravings, may have been stolen and would like to locate its legitimate owner.

Police believe this firearm, a long-barrelled Breda Brescia semi-automatic shotgun with detailed engravings, may have been stolen. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

The 33-year-old was killed in the Wellington suburb of Karori in December last year.

Police believe the long-barrelled Breda Brescia semi-automatic shotgun may have been stolen, and they would like to find its legal owner.

It has detailed engravings and 'Sportco' printed on the base of the stock.

A 35-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of Tongia.