Fatality at Martinborough - 15 November 2008

Ambulance and Police were called to a rural Tuturamuri address near Martinborough at about 9.30am today.

A 17 year old man was treated for a chest wound at the homestead but he died shortly afterwards. He was Aaron Phillip GRIMWOOD of Carterton.

Police have completed a scene examination at the house and have seized two firearms.

As a result a 17 year old male has been charged with Careless Use of a Firearm causing Death and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.

Police are not seeking anyone else in connection to this incident.

The Coroner has been notified of the death and a post mortem examination will be carried out as soon as possible.