'There are people out there who know who is responsible' - police appeal to public for help in Mangere double shooting

May 8, 2018

A man was shot dead and a woman was shot and injured on May 1. (Source: Other)

Police say "there are people out there who know who is responsible" for a deadly double shooting in Mangere last week that left a local man dead.

Eplahame Tu'uheava, 28, was fatally shot while his wife Mele survived a gunshot to her upper body.

Last week gang connections to Mr Tu'uheava were uncovered by 1 NEWS.

Sources told 1 NEWS that the victim had been warned that a hit had been ordered on him by another gang in Australia.

Word on the street was that the two Tongans flew from Australia to New Zealand to execute him.

Today police have appealed for those that have inside information to come forward.

"We urge them to do the right thing and contact police. Any information will be treated in strict confidence," Detective Inspector Tofilau Faa Vaaelua said today.

"Police have received a number of calls from the public with information and we are grateful for their assistance. 

"Police still want to hear from anyone with information about this incident or anyone who has information about the identity of people who are believed to be involved.

"Anyone with information is urged to contact Counties Manukau Crime Squad on 09 261 1321 or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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