Auckland CBD homicide: Police comb through CCTV footage with shooter still at large – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

A person who shot two people in the Auckland CBD, one who has since died, remains at large.

Police launched a homicide investigation on Friday evening following the death of a man who was critically injured in the shooting on Queen St on Thursday evening.

“Today [Friday], he was taken off life support and sadly succumbed to his injuries with family beside him,” Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton said.

“This is a tragic outcome for all concerned, and our focus remains on locating the person responsible.”

A second man who was shot remains in Auckland City Hospital in a stable condition.

Police responded to reports of small group fight on the corner of Queen and Fort St shortly before midnight.

During the fight, a person pulled out a gun and fired at least four shots, hitting one victim in the head and the other in the abdomen.

The shooter, who wore distinctive red and black pants and a red hat, fled the scene on a Lime scooter

Bolton said investigating police are following positive lines of enquiry. He assured those who live and work in the CBD that this was an isolated incident and that they should not be concerned.

“I know there will be interest around what our investigation team is doing, however…