Gisborne homicide investigation

The story so far

Police launched a homicide investigation in Gisborne after a 36-year-old man was found critically injured on a front lawn in Riverdale in late September 2025, and he later died in hospital.^{29 Sep 2025; 3 Oct 2025} Police confirmed that a firearm was involved in the incident.^{3 Oct 2025} Reports differ on the location: police appeals placed the shooting on Ormond Road, and a later appeal said it happened in Elgin in the early hours of 29 September.^{22, 29 Oct 2025} Police have appealed for sightings of a Hyundai Sonata linked to the killing; the vehicle has been recovered, but investigators still want sightings of its movements.^{29 Oct 2025} In November, police released CCTV images of two people they believe are directly linked to the murder.^{12 Nov 2025}

Latest

One person was seen running from Forrester House, and the other was seen walking towards town.^{12 Nov 2025}

Key moments

1. 29 Sep 2025Homicide investigation launched after man found critically injured on Riverdale lawn.
2. 3 Oct 2025Victim dies in hospital; police confirm a firearm was involved.
3. 22 Oct 2025Police appeal for witnesses as the investigation continues.
4. 29 Oct 2025Police seek sightings of a Hyundai Sonata linked to the killing.
5. 12 Nov 2025Police release CCTV images of two people linked to the murder.

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