Four gang members sentenced for murder of Charles Pongi

Wednesday 5 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 5 Nov 2025, 12:31pm

Four members of the FITUS gang have been sentenced for the August 2023 murder of Head Hunters member Charles Pongi. The fatal shooting occurred in an Auckland park during a clash between the two groups. Devonte Iakopo, Lika Feterika, Vili Laungaue, and George Mahoni received life sentences.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 5 Nov 2025, 11:50am

   Inside the shooting of Charles Pongi: Four gang members sentenced for murder (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 5 Nov 2025, 12:31pm

   Street gang leader and members get life for murder of Head Hunters member (opens in new tab)