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Police were called to a house in Centennial Crescent, Te Hapara, at 3.45am on Sunday to reports of a woman being shot. (File photo)
A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was reportedly shot and killed in Gisborne.
Police were called to a house in Centennial Crescent, Te Hapara, at 3.45am on Sunday to reports of a woman being shot.
She was dead when police arrived.
“We are in the very early stages of this investigation, and we’re focused on piecing together the events leading up to the death of our victim,” eastern district crime services manager Detective Inspector Dave de Lange said.
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Detective Inspector Dave de Lange says the investigation is in its early stages.
“It is too early to speculate about what has happened and why and we will share information with the public as we are able.
“There will be a considerable police presence in the area in coming days as we complete a forensic examination of the property and speak with people in the area.”
