Police are speaking with a person in relation to a homicide investigation after a man was fatally shot in the Rangitikei District early this morning.
Shortly before 3.30am, police were called to reports of man having being shot at a property on Makohine Lane, Ohingaiti.
"He was transported to Whanganui Hospital in a critical condition, where he later died," a spokesperson said.
Police said earlier that they were "following strong lines of inquiry" at several addresses in the area today and speaking to a number of people.
There is no ongoing risk to the public, police said.
It comes after a homicide investigation was launched into a man's death in Palmerston North, just over 70km away from the Ohingaiti incident.
Detective Sergeant Dave Wilson said a scene guard would remain in place at the property on Roslyn Ave while further inquiries are made.
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