Armed police at the scene of Thursday's shooting in central Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Ziming Li
Police continue to investigate the scene of Thursday's mass shooting in central Auckland, while four people remain in hospital.
A forensic scene examination of the downtown building construction site is under way as staff are working through a large number of witness and general enquiries, police said.
"The formal identification and notification process for the deceased is ongoing, and at this stage we don't anticipate having names to release before Monday," Detective Superintendent Ross McKay said in a statement.
The gunman has been identified in previous reports as Matu Tangi Matua Reid, 24, who was a worker at the construction site.
He had previous criminal convictions and an exemption from home detention to go to work.
Eight people were injured in the Thursday morning shooting, and four people remain in hospital receiving care, including a police officer.
Flowers laid outside the barriers of the construction site, on 21 July 2023, the day after the shootings. Photo: RNZ/ Charlotte Cook
"Any workers or affected people following Thursday's events who need support, who have not yet reached out, are encouraged to contact police to be put in touch with services like Victim Support," McKay said.
"We are also continuing to ask anyone who has photos or videos of the incident to provide this to police to assist our investigation."
An online portal has been set up to capture these photos and video.
"If you did witness the incident and haven't spoken to us yet, or if you have any information which you think may be relevant, please get in touch as soon as possible."
If you can help, please call 105 or make a report online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105. Please reference file number 230720/6744.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
