Man charged with murder over fatal Manurewa shooting

A 23-year-old man will appear in Manukau District Court today charged with murder.

This is in relation to a fatal shooting in Manurewa over the weekend.

The man also faces a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm.

Police can now also release the name of the victim, he was 32-year-old Leslie Putt of Manurewa.

Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.

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