Police have named patched Head Hunters gang member Hone Reihana as a “dangerous” person believed to be involved in the Head Hunters/Mongols gang shooting in central Auckland last week.
Numerous warrants to arrest Reihana, who is known to have connections in Auckland, have been issued for the 27-year-old in relation to firearms and other offences.
Earlier today, police released a photo of Reihana, someone they described as “dangerous” and who should not be approached.
Detective Inspector John Sutton said a team of detectives had been tasked with investigating the incident, which involved members from the Head Hunters and Mongols gangs.
A gun was fired soon after 9am at the 5-star Sofitel hotel at the Viaduct on April 15, sparking a citywide response with armed officers and the Eagle helicopter.
In what witnesses have described as a “moment of terror”, shots were fired inside the hotel near Auckland’s waterfront during a confrontation when members of the two gangs crossed paths.
The trouble between the Head Hunters and the Mongols which erupted so publicly last week has been brewing for some time. Buildings and cars linked to individuals on both sides have been targeted by gunfire or suspected arsons.
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The NZ Herald understands the police believe the feud can be traced back to the use of a single word.
