Police believe he then flew back to the USA where he attempted to murder someone else. Then, in August last year he allegedly attempted to murder a man in a shooting in Oakley, California. He's accused of attempted murder, shooting at an occupied motor vehicle, fleeing a pursuing police officer's vehicle while driving recklessly, and possession of a firearm. Photo: NZ Herald/Jason Oxenham'Investigation ongoing'Two other people have been charged with murdering Vi and are before the courts. Operation Block commenced on 19 August 2024 to investigate the murder of 59-year-old Tuipulotu Vi on Marvon Downs Avenue.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 13, 2026 10:28 UTC