Police can confirm
that they located, yesterday, what they believe to be the
firearm used in Monday's shooting in Ashburton and
investigations into the incident are continuing.
Police
would like to thank the people of Ashburton for coming
forward with information and appeal for anyone else who may
have witnessed the incident to come forward.
Police
reiterate that the victim's families do not want any contact
from media and they will not be issuing any statements at
this time. This should not be taken as a justification to
contact the families directly as has been indicated by some
media. Police would view any such approach at this time as
both insensitive and a serious breach of the families wishes
and rights to privacy.
Anyone with information relating to
this incident can contact Ashburton Police on (03) 307
8411.
Information can also be provided anonymously to the
organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555
111.
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