Armed police swarmed Manukau after the shooting of Daniel Eliu on 17 December. Photo: Mabel Muller
A man has been charged with murder over the shooting of Mongrel Mob member Daniel Eliu at a South Auckland church.
Eliu, 46, was killed on 17 December on the grounds of the Papatoetoe Seventh Day Adventist Community Church on Puhinui Road, while the congregation met for a church service inside.
The death sparked a police manhunt, and church members were sealed inside the church for their safety until the all clear was given.
Manukau Detective Inspector Tofilau Fa'amanuia Va'aelua said police had arrested and charged a 41-year-old man in relation to the death.
He was expected to appear in the Manukau District Court on Friday.
Church members continued a service that was starting at the time of the shooting, while they were sealed inside as police guarded the building during the manhunt. Photo: RNZ/Jonty Dine
Va'aelua said police could not comment further while the case is before the courts, but investigators were continuing to look into what happened and want to identify others who they believe could have been involved.
He asked for anyone with information to call police on 105, or make contact online at the police Update My Report web page, and to quote file number 221217/6485. Or information could be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers, on 0800 555 111.
