To be attributed to Detective Superintendent Uraia Vakaruru:?
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Police’s Critical Incident Investigation into the fatal shooting of Kaoss Price in April 2022 has been completed.
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The Critical Incident Investigation was undertaken by senior and experienced staff from outside Central District, and was overseen by a Detective Superintendent appointed by the Assistant Commissioner Investigations.?
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The investigation has determined that the force used by officers was legally justified and there is no criminal liability for the actions taken by officers that night.?
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The investigation findings have been communicated to a representative instructed to work on behalf of Mr Price’s whānau.
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The investigation has taken some time, and we would like to acknowledge the patience of all involved as the investigation progressed.
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The fatal shooting of Mr Price is also the subject of an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) investigation, and a Coronial Inquiry.?
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As such, Police will be making no further comment at this time.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?