Ponsonby Rd ​​shooting: Hone Kay-Selwyn street murder, three-day manhunt

Police today revealed the search for the man who killed Auckland man Robert Horne has ended after Hone Kay-Selwyn was found dead on a rural property in Taupō.

For three days his whereabouts remained a mystery and the public was urged to be wary of the fugitive described as “extremely dangerous”.

The deadly incident rocked the upmarket Auckland suburb and police revealed the deadly encounter was a chance encounter between strangers.

Sunday May 5

Between 10am and 10.14pm: Lone gunman Hone Kay-Selwyn was refused entry to the pub on Ponsonby Rd.

Police said the gunman attempted to enter a bar on Ponsonby Rd, however he was turned away as the bar was about to close.

He was then seen lingering on the trail and heading towards Richmond Rd.

10:15 p.m.: Kay-Selwyn opens fire on a group of four people.

At around 10.15pm, four late-night revelers, including victim Robert Horne, got out of a car parked on Ponsonby Rd ​​and walked in the direction of Kay-Selwyn.

Police believed the gunman fired multiple shots at the group near Glengarry Wines and the Bhana Brothers dairy.

10.17pm: Security footage shows Kay-Selwyn walking away after the deadly encounter.

Moments after opening fire, the gunman turns in the opposite direction and begins walking along Ponsonby Rd, towards Richmond Rd.

He could be seen looking at his cell phone before making a call.

He looks back at the scene repeatedly as he steadily walks away.

10:18 p.m. – Emergency services receive multiple calls after the shooting

A man who had been on the dance floor of a bar near the scene of the shooting said people ran out after hearing the bangs.

“I thought it was fireworks and suddenly people ran away,” he said.

He stayed inside and when he came out he saw the road flooded with patrol cars and agents.

A local who lives nearby said he heard “a gunshot and then all hell broke loose.”

He was having a drink in the Chapel Bar but left at 10pm.

He said the street was often packed on Sunday nights with those attending “Sunday sessions” and there was a lot of music and dancing last night.

A Ponsonby Rd ​​worker said he saw a man lying on the sidewalk after being shot dead in central Auckland last night.

“I saw the body, there was only one shot,” he said. Herald.

There were screams and screams after the man was shot, he said.

Monday, May 6

Police Release Images of Shooter as Manhunt Continues

Police released two images of Kay-Selwyn and Detective Inspector Chris Barry said police were urgently seeking information from the public.

He said the shooter was of large build, had dark hair, facial hair and a fairly large tattoo on his left forearm.

“This man is considered extremely dangerous and the public should not approach him.”

Local leaders condemn shooting

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown said he was “horrified to hear” of the fatal shooting in Ponsonby, while expressing frustration at the state of Auckland’s streets, given the funding his council has allocated to crime prevention .

“My thoughts are with his family. People should feel safe in our city and region. This is not right,” Brown said.

“It’s frustrating that safety in Auckland is something we’ve been paying a lot of attention to lately. “I have tapped into the mayor’s budget twice recently to implement programs to stop crime and I hope that as they are put in place, they will make a difference.”

Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick said she had been briefed by the police area commander this morning.

“This violence is shocking and has no place here,” Swarbrick said.

Police reveal the name of the gunman, considered “extremely dangerous”

Police issue an arrest warrant for 31-year-old Hone Kay-Selwyn.

Detective Inspector Chris Barry, Auckland City CIB, said police wanted to hear from anyone with information about Kay-Selwyn’s whereabouts.

“We reiterate that Kay-Selwyn is considered dangerous and should not be boarded,” he said.

Kay-Selwyn flees Auckland and heads south

Police reveal the wanted man left Auckland and headed to a rural property on the outskirts of Taupō.

At a press conference this morning they said they did not know who he traveled with yesterday.

Partner expresses regret online

As police searched for Kay-Selwyn, a woman claiming to be his partner expressed remorse over the incident.

“My inbox is full of messages about Hone’s (alleged) actions (on Sunday) night in Ponsonby,” the woman said on social media.

“I want to express my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim. I am deeply sorry and feel great shame for the situation.

Wednesday May 8

Police announce Hone Kay-Selwyn found dead at rural Taupo property

At a press conference on Wednesday morning, Barry confirmed that Kay-Selwyn was found dead in a house in the Broadlands area of ​​Taupō yesterday afternoon.

Barry said the death was being treated as unexplained.

The property is 7 km from Taupo.

Kay-Selwyn was a member of the Killer Beez gang.

Robert Horne named by family as victim

Robert Horne, 33, was the victim of the shooting in central Auckland on Sunday, a colleague told the Herald.

A Facebook post from a family member said his death was “tragic and sudden” and that they felt “deep sadness.”

An old close friend of Horne’s said he was a “very nice guy” and “loved by everyone.”

He said Horne had a partner and planned to have children.