Counties Manukau Police have launched a homicide inquiry following an alleged shooting in Papakura early this morning.
A 26-year-old male died in Middlemore Hospital overnight and a 27-year-old male remains in a serious but stable condition.
Police have arrested and charged a 28-year-old male with murder and he will appear in Papakura District Court on Monday.
The firearm allegedly used in the shooting has been recovered.
We are not looking for anyone else.
We will not be releasing the name of the victim until next-of-kin have been notified.
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As the matter is now before the courts we will not be making any further comment.