A fourth person has been charged with murdering Palmerston North man Damon O’Rourke earlier this year.
Emergency services were called to reports of a shooting at a Coromandel Court address on Saturday, January 20.
O’Rourke, 35, was taken to hospital and died of his injuries a short time later.
A 19-year-old man, a 21-year-old man and 35-year-old man already faced charges over the incident — and today, police announced a 25-year-old man had been charged as well. He was arrested in Palmerston North.
“He is due to appear before the Palmerston North District Court today facing a charge of murder,” police said.
“Police maintained contact with the family of Damon O’Rourke throughout the inquiry, who welcomed news of the further arrest.
“A team of investigators have worked hard since January to identify and locate those involved in the murder of Damon O’Rourke and bring them before the court.
“The investigation continues, with the four men now before the court in relation to murder, police are unable to comment on further details in relation to the investigation.”