Te Pairi died following a fight on Alexandra St in Hamilton just after midnight on 20 July.
Photo: RNZ / Victor Waters
Police are appealing to the public for help after a 20-year-old was killed following an altercation between two groups in Hamilton.
Emergency services were called to the brawl on Alexandra Street shortly before midnight on 20 July.
Tyreece Te Pairi was transported to hospital, where he sadly died a short time later.
Police would like to hear from anyone who attended a hip hop event at Cloud 9 Bar on Hood St, and has photos or video of the event.
“Police would also like to speak to anyone who may have seen the pictured vehicles in the Hamilton CBD area between 10pm on 19 July and 12.30am on 20 July,” Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke said.
They are a 2024 blue Mitsubishi Outlander, a 2005 grey Nissan Teana and a 2004 gold Toyota Prius, Clarke said.
“It is believed the vehicles travelled to the Cloud 9 Bar event and the occupants may have information that could greatly help our investigation.”
Photo: Supplied / NZ Police
Photo: Supplied / NZ Police
Photo: Supplied / NZ Police
Last week, Te Pairi’s family shared a statement through police asking for privacy to grieve.
The statement said Te Pairi had been laid to rest in his tūrangawaewae, Tolaga Bay.
“Though his body rests, our grief does not. The ache of his absence is something words cannot carry.
“Tyreece was deeply loved, and the pain of losing him is just as deep. His future held so much promise – he was taken from us far too soon.”
His death had left a profound on his partner, whānau and all those who knew him, the statement said.
An 18-year-old man was before the courts in relation to Te Pairi’s death.
The public are asked to use police’s 105 service, quoting file number 250720/2896, if they can provide any help.
You can also share information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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