A 25-year old man was killed at a party in the early hours of Sunday, August 20, on Haughey Avenue in Three Kings.
The man is identified as Reginald Sharma, a resident of Avondale and the police announced the name on Monday, August 21 after speaking to his family.
A resident of the area mentioned that around 3 a.m. the otherwise quiet street became loud with fighting at the house party. This prompted the residents to call the police who upon arrival located Mr Sharma lying on the driveway.
The 25-year-old was in a critical condition. Police and ambulance staff attempted to resuscitate Mr Sharma. However, he died at the scene.
Police is investigating the incident and the death is being treated as suspicious. A scene guard was in place overnight, forensic examination continued on Sunday morning.
It was reported in the media that Mr Sharma was one in a "number of separate groups" that were present in Gemini Bar in Otahuhu before heading to the Three Kings’ house party address around 2:30 a.m.
Three men described as being of Maori or Polynesian descent between the age of 18 and 25 stayed back trying to put Mr Sharma in a recovery position after others had left the party, police said.
“A number of people are still to be spoken to, and we urge anyone who was present last night to come forward,” police has urged the public in a media release.
A resident who didn’t want to be named told media that there were a lot of unknown cars parked in the area for the past few months.
Police is looking for the occupants of a grey Audi sedan who left after the police arrived.
Police has asked if anyone has heard or seen anything, no matter how small, they should call Auckland Police Crime Coordinator on 09 3026 557.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.