Samantha Gee of RNZ
RNZ understands the deaths of a man and a woman in a shooting in Nelson are being treated as a murder-suicide.
Brendon and Nicola Perry died in the shooting in Parkers Road in Tāhunanui on 4 September.
The alarm was raised when a shotgun was stolen from Hunting & Fishing in Quarantine Road in Annesbrook.
Police earlier said the offender then left the area in a vehicle before officers arrived at the scene.
A short time later, police were alerted to a firearms incident on Parkers Road. When officers arrived, they found a man and woman dead.
Nelson Bays area commander Inspector Steve Collins said police had finished examining the Parkers Road property.
"I would like to acknowledge the effect of this incident on the Nelson community, who have no doubt been shaken by this traumatic incident, and thank those who have rallied together to support those affected," he said.
At the time, Nelson mayor Nick Smith said the shooting had left many people traumatised.
"Nelson prides itself of being a safe city and this tragedy impacts on us all. Our hearts go out to all those affected and particularly the families of the deceased," he said.
Nelson MP Rachel Boyack said it was "an extremely sad day for our community".
Police were still making enquiries and gathering information about the shooting, which would be provided to the coroner.
This story was first published on rnz.co.nz
