Arrest Made In Relation To Tauranga Double Homicide
The arrest was made
at a property in New Brighton and involved Police’s
Special Tactics Group, Armed Offenders Squad, Armed Response
Team and Investigations staff. Prior to the arrest
Police liaised with staff at a school near where the arrest
was being made to ensure the staff were aware of the Police
activity and that the children were safe. The
Commissioner of Police, Mike Bush, thanks all of the staff
involved for their professionalism in bringing this serious
incident to a safe conclusion. While enquiries into
the double homicide are ongoing it is believed that the man
arrested today and the man shot by Police last night were
known to each other. While we understand events in
Tauranga this week have been concerning for the community it
is hoped they will be reassured by the arrest today, as the
safety of the community is Police’s priority. The
arrested man will appear in court in due
course.A
25-year-old Bay of Plenty man has been arrested in
Christchurch today in relation to the double homicide in
Tauranga on Tuesday 11 February.