As stated by Detective Inspector Martin James, District Manager Criminal Investigations:
Police can now release the name of the teenager killed in Napier early on Sunday morning.
He was 15-year-old Kaea Karauria from Napier.
He was found critically injured at an Alexander Avenue address. Despite all efforts by ambulance staff, he died at the scene.
A homicide investigation was launched yesterday, and a team of 20 investigators are continuing to make enquiries.
No one has been arrested at this stage.
A disorder event involving a group of people on Dinwiddie Avenue may be linked to the incident.
We still urgently need to hear from anyone who was in the area, or anyone who took photos or video of the altercation on Dinwiddie Avenue.
We understand the fact someone so young has been killed is very unsettling for the community.
We are providing support to the whanau of the victim and assure the community we are working hard to understand what happened and hold those responsible to account.
We would like to thank local residents for their cooperation and patience.
Anyone with information is asked to make a report online, or by calling 105.
Footage can be uploaded here
Please quote the reference number 250511/1317.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
