NZ NEWS | Man arrested following a fatal shooting at Mt Wellington

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Man arrested following a fatal shooting at Mt Wellingto.
A man was found dead outside shops on Penrose Rd in Mt Wellington, sparking a homicide investigation. Photo credit: Newstalkzb/Isaac Davison

Police have arrested a man and seized a vehicle following a fatal shooting in Mt Wellington, Auckland last weekend.

The investigation team is working to locate the main offender and hold them accountable. The victim, 22-year-old Texas Jack Doctor, was found dead in a car outside an Auckland vape store.

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Police were called to Penrose Road in Mount Wellington after reports of gunfire. A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to murder.

The main offender is still being sought, and as investigations continue, there will be a high police presence in east Auckland.

A “vehicle of interest” was found during the search and seized as part of the investigation. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact police on 105.

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