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The Authority has reviewed this investigation. 

An updated report was published on 17 March 2022.



6 July 2017

The Independent Police Conduct Authority released a report today finding that a Police officer was justified in fatally shooting Shargin Stephens on Te Ngae Road in Rotorua, on 14 July 2016, after Mr Stephens threatened Police and members of the public with a long-handled slasher.

Full Report (PDF 591 KB) Media Statement

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