Police Shooting of Whanganui Man Found to Be Justified

Police acknowledge the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) investigation released today in regard to the death of Whanganui man Savey Suos.

The IPCA investigation, the criminal and internal Police investigations have all found that the officers involved were justified in their actions. The outcome of these investigations support the Police decision that no criminal charges be laid against any officers involved in this dramatic and very tragic situation.

Mr Suos was shot on 6 January 2017 after Police were called to an address on Mitchell Street, Whanganui in relation to a family harm incident.
On attending the scene Police were confronted by Mr Suos, who was armed with a sawn off shotgun.

The attending officers retreated and the Armed Offenders Squad were deployed.

ENDS

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