Police have launched a homicide inquiry and say they are searching for the person responsible for a fatal shooting in the Lower Hutt suburb of Naenae.<\/p>\n
Emergency services were called about 3.20pm to the scene on Seddon Street in Lower Hutt, after a man was located critically injured in the street and he died a short time later.<\/p>\n
Some Seddon St residents whose houses were cordoned off have now been allowed to return home.<\/p>\n
Inspector Simon De Wit said police would have an increased presence in the area in the coming days to provide reassurance to residents.<\/p>\n
A scene examination was underway and police wanted to speak to potential witnesses.<\/p>\n
Police said there had been no arrests at this stage and they were working to locate the offender or offenders.<\/p>\n
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