Police have revealed a gun was involved in an incident which has sparked a homicide inquiry in Canterbury yesterday. Emergency services were called to the scene on Grange Rd, Charing Cross, about 3.30pm where a local man, aged 28, had died. Police confirmed today that a firearm was involved in the incident. "We have a large team assisted by forensic specialists working on this investigation," Detective Inspector Corrie Parnell said. "A number of forensic scene examinations are underway in Grange Road and Telegraph Road, which are expected to extend into next week."

Source: Otago Daily Times October 13, 2018 23:15 UTC