A homicide investigation is underway and two areas cordoned off in Auckland’s Mt Wellington after a man who presented to a medical centre with critical injuries died in hospital.
Police said a man arrived at a medical centre on Lunn Ave with critical injuries at around 12.15pm.
Detective Inspector Scott Beard said police were contacted and units responded to the area, including the police Eagle helicopter.
“After arriving at the medical centre, the man was transported to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition,” he said.
“Despite best efforts, the man has died in hospital this afternoon.”
At this early stage, Beard said it was understood the victim got into an altercation with occupants of a hatchback vehicle on Harris Rd in Mount Wellington earlier in the afternoon.
“During this altercation, the victim has sustained stabbing injuries, before both parties left the scene. The victim later presented at the medical centre with his injuries.”
The vehicle believed to be involved in the early incident was located by police on Laud Ave in Ellerslie.
Scene examinations were being carried out at both locations as part of the investigation.
Police have been speaking with people, including residents around the two scenes that were cordoned off, Beard said.
“Mt Wellington residents will continue to see an increased police presence across the area over the coming days in response to what has occurred.”
Anyone who had witnessed the incident, or who had dashcam or other CCTV footage was asked to come forward by contacting 105.
