Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in relation to Operation Comma, the ongoing homicide investigation into the death of Maxwel-Dee Repia in Grey Lynn.
The man was arrested this afternoon in South Auckland. He has been charged with murder and three counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He will be held in custody and is due to appear at Auckland District Court on Monday 9 September.
A second man, aged 18, has also been arrested in West Auckland this afternoon.
He will face a charge of being an accessory after the fact to murder and three counts of being an accessory after the fact to wounding.
Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin says Police cannot rule out further charges.
"Our investigation is very much ongoing, and is still in the early stages.
"There is still much to do as we piece together a full account of what occurred on Thursday and the events leading up to this tragedy.
"The community has responded very positively and we are grateful for their support."
Detective Inspector Baldwin says Police will continue to work in the community, going go door to door seeking witnesses and CCTV.
