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Man shot dead by police in Wainuiomata named

November 20, 2023
Police respond to a "serious incident" on Coast Rd, Wainuiomata.

Police respond to a "serious incident" on Coast Rd, Wainuiomata. (Source: 1News)

The man shot dead by police last Thursday after being seen holding a weapon to a woman's neck in Wainuiomata has been named.

He was 36-year-old Tane Wipa.

Police were called to Coast Road around 11:45am on Thursday to a suspected family harm incident.

Wipa was shot once by police after holding a weapon to a woman’s neck and threatening to do her more harm. He died at the scene.

Several investigations are underway, including a Police Critical Incident Investigation, and the matter has been referred to the IPCA.

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