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A homicide investigation in Wattle Downs continues on Friday, as investigators piece together who is responsible for inflicting a man's fatal wounds.
On Thursday afternoon, a man arrived at a Clendon Park medical centre with gunshot injuries.
A homicide investigation was launched after he later died of those wounds at Middlemore Hospital.
Detective Inspector Karen Bright, of Counties Manukau CIB, said a post mortem examination was due to take place on Friday.
"As part of this, formal identification procedures will be carried out and police will look to confirm the man's identity once this is completed."
Meanwhile, a scene examination is continuing at a Wattle Downs property in connection with the homicide.
"Police anticipate being at the Gambare Place address over the coming days," Detective Inspector Bright said.
"The investigation is still in the very early stages, and we will continue to establish the facts about what unfolded in Wattle Downs yesterday afternoon."
Officers were speaking to several people and they also wanted to hear from anyone in and around the Gambare Place area yesterday afternoon.
In particular any information around suspicious activity or anything untoward was being sought, Bright said.
Anyone with information can speak to police on 105, quoting the reference number 241205/5771.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
