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Name release: Operation Castlebridge, fatal Police shooting

Police can now name the man fatally shot by Police in Waikato last week as 31-year-old Christopher Taukiri, of Paeroa.

Christopher was shot by Police on Thursday 15 February following a lengthy vehicle pursuit from Hamilton to the Matamata area.

A Critical Incident Investigation into what happened remains ongoing.

Police are still seeking any footage or images from the public of the vehicles involved in the pursuit, which include a silver Mazda MPV, and a black BMW 120i, which crashed on McLaren Road.

People can submit videos or photos here.

Information can also be provided to the Operation Castlebridge Investigation Team by phoning 105, or by making a report online using Update Reporter, referencing file number 240215/2359.

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Source:NZ Police

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