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Alec Moala named as victim of fatal Ōtāhuhu shooting

Otahuhu shooting
Otahuhu shooting
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The man who died following a shooting in Ōtāhuhu over the weekend has been named by NZ Police as 31-year-old Alec Moala of Papatoetoe.

Acting Detective Inspector Warrick Adkin of Counties Manukau CIB said Police were called to the scene on Beatty Street at about 2.15am.

A post-mortem was completed yesterday and Police are continuing to make a number of enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding his death, including speaking to several people in Beatty Street and the wider Ōtāhuhu area.

Adkin said Police have also received a number of calls from members of the public since the appeal for information yesterday, and want to thank those who came forward with information.

He said this information is being assessed as part of ongoing enquiries, however Police are still keen to hear from anyone with information about what occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning.

“We are confident there are people out there who know who is responsible and with information valuable to our investigation,” Acting Detective Inspector Warrick Adkin says.

“We urge them to do the right thing and come forward to Police for the sake of Mr Moala’s family.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Police on 105 quoting file number 210523/2150 or operation name Operation Alani.

People can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Adriana Weber/NZ Police

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