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Two men charged with murder following fatal shooting in Te Puke

Police have arrested two men wanted in relation to death of Tristan Oakes, 29, in Te Puke on Saturday 25 October.

The two men are aged 39 and 40.

Both men will appear in the Tauranga District Court today on charges of murder.

“Tristan died in hospital on Saturday, after being critically injured when shot at his Te Puke home, said Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown.

“Our thoughts are with this friends and family at this difficult time.

“Police would like to thank the community for their assistance during the investigation.”

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Source:NZ Police

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