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A double homicide investigation was launched after a man and a woman were stabbed to death in the Auckland suburb of Epsom today.
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There are a large number of police officers at the scene, who remain cordoned off while the investigations continue. Source: 1 NEWS
There are several police officers and cars surrounding a property on The Drive in Epsom and a cordon has been placed around it.
Detective Inspector Scott Beard confirmed that two more people on the property were taken to the hospital, one with superficial injuries and the other in critical condition. The first is currently in surgery.
Police were called to the scene around 11:30 a.m. after reports of a stabbing incident in which multiple people were injured, he said.
Police invade properties in Auckland’s Epsom amid reports of a violent incident Source: 1 NEWS
The two people who died were initially found critically injured. First aid was given immediately, but they died at the scene.
“The police are doing a series of initial investigations to establish what exactly has happened.”
Detective Beard says they are not looking for anyone else for the incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
“We recognize that today’s tragic incident will concern the wider community.
“While the investigation is still in its early stages, we want to assure the public that at this early stage we are not looking for anyone else in relation to this matter and we do not believe there is a broader risk to the community.
When asked by the media if those involved were family members, he said it was too early to comment.
However, he added that “it appears that they knew each other” and the person in the hospital with superficial injuries is speaking with the police.
St John confirmed to 1 NEWS that they were called to the scene shortly before 11.30 am. Two ambulances were dispatched with a rapid response team.
Police at the scene of a stabbing in Epsom. Source: 1 NEWS
Officials at the nearby Epsom Normal Elementary School said they had not been informed of any incidents.
Police will remain in the area over the weekend to conduct a “normal homicide investigation.”
