Two people dead after Nelson shotgun theft and shooting

Friday 4 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 4 Sep, 5:12pm

In this story NZ Transport Agency

Police are investigating a shooting in Nelson that left a man and a woman dead. The incident followed the alleged theft of a shotgun from an Annesbrook store around midday Friday. Officers have established cordons on Quarantine Road and Parkers Road, though they stated there is no threat to public safety.

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1. StuffFri 4 Sep, 12:32pm

   Road closed, cordons put up in Nelson after ‘serious incident’ (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 4 Sep, 12:36pm

   Police cordons on two Nelson roads after 'serious incident' (opens in new tab)

   • Two dead in Nelson after police respond to report of shotgun theft (opens in new tab) Fri 4 Sep, 12:36pm
3. Otago Daily TimesFri 4 Sep, 5:12pm

   Man and woman dead after Nelson shooting (opens in new tab)