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Nearly 2000 firearms incidents since Constable Matthew Hunt's murder represents a “significant problem” with illegal firearms, the Police Association says.
Nearly 2000 firearms incidents since Constable Matthew Hunt's murder represents a “significant problem” with illegal firearms, the Police Association says.
RICKY WILSON/Stuff “The loss of Matthew has been made even more traumatic by hearing what happened.” Diane Hunt commended Constable David Goldfinch, who survived the shooting, on his bravery and thanked everyone for their support. “We are grateful for the kindness that has been shown to us, but I hope no other police family will ever go through this.” Diane Hunt said Friday, July 30, would mark what should have been Hunt’s 30th birthday. RICKY WILSON/Stuff Diane Hunt was supported by family outside the High Court in Auckland. Hunt was raised on Auckland’s Hibiscus Coast and w...
Earlier on Tuesday, Justice Geoffrey Venning gave the jury a majority direction and a Papadopoulos direction, which encourages jurors to persevere with their deliberations and for each juror to demonstrate a willingness to change their view after having carefully listened to the views of others. Epiha’s getaway driver, Natalie Bracken, was found guilty of being an accessory after the fact of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. She told police at the time she felt threatened and had driven Epiha away after he pointed a gun at her. Stuff The scene of the fatal shooting of Co...
Jurors in the trial of Eli Epiha have filed back into the High Court at Auckland, to re-watch CCTV footage Jurors in the trial of Eli Epiha have filed back into the High Court at Auckland, to re-watch CCTV footage 26 July 2021 The 25-year-old admits fatally shooting Constable Matthew Hunt -- but denies attempting to murder his partner, Constable David Goldfinch. The jury, who've been deliberating since 11am, have requested to take another look at video from a nearby house, which captured the sound of gunshots. They're now back behind closed doors.