CBD shooter’s family break silence over deadly rampage – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Family of the Auckland CBD shooter say they are sorry for the harm Matu Reid caused when he opened fire at a construction site, killing two and injuring 10 others, saying they are shocked by what happened.

In an exclusive interview with the Herald, Reid’s sister, who asked not to be named, said the family extended its “deepest condolences, love and prayers” to the families of those who died on July 20.

“It’s hard to find the right words during this time of heartache,” she said, pausing to wipe away tears.

“We also want to extend our deepest condolences, love and prayers to those who are recovering and to our community who have been affected.

“Our family are waiting for the investigation to be completed to find out how and why it happened.”

Supported by her husband, she struggled through the words, devastated by the senseless violence committed that day – and by the loss of her 24-year-old brother, with whom she said she was very close.

Matu Reid shot and killed two workmates last month.

“Family and friends used to joke about how much we seemed like twins and I feel like a part of me has gone with him,” she said.

The last two weeks had been “very scary” and “shocking” for the family as they came to terms with the consequences of her brother’s actions.

At the time of the shooting, Reid was serving a sentence of five months home detention for domestic violence, handed down in the Auckland District Court on March 28.

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