Officers have been referred to as to an tackle in Hoani St, within the suburb of Northcote, about 9.30pm on February 18 the place 4 folks have been injured, one critically.
Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves, of Christchurch, stated in an announcement tonight that one particular person had died in hospital.
“Our ideas are with their household, who’re little doubt devastated. We’ll proceed to offer them with help at this tough time.”
The incident was a theft involving rival gangs Black Energy and the Mongrel Mob and photographs could have been fired, RNZ has beforehand reported.
Det Insp Reeves confirmed that individuals concerned have been related to two gangs.
“Nevertheless, our investigation to this point signifies this was not a gang-motivated assault. This seems to be an remoted incident between particular people.”
She warned that any type of retaliation wouldn’t be tolerated.
“Anybody contemplating taking issues into their very own arms ought to count on a direct and agency response.”
There was nothing to counsel an ongoing danger to the broader public, she stated.
“Our groups are sustaining a visual presence and proceed to work intently with specialist items, intelligence employees, and group companions to make sure your security.”
Three males, aged 19, 31 and 40, have been arrested and charged with aggravated wounding and aggravated theft.
Additional expenses would now be thought-about in opposition to them, Det Insp Reeves stated.
The trio have been remanded in custody and have been subsequent to look within the Christchurch District Court docket on March 17.
– Allied Media
