The man shot dead by police on February 13 in Tauranga after a car chase through the city centre can now be named.
He was Anthony John Fane, 33, from Tauranga.
His death has been referred to the Coroner and a critical incident investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
The shooting occurred when police tried to stop a vehicle on Carmichael Rd in relation to an ongoing double-homicide inquiry.
The car didn't stop and shots were fired at police from the vehicle before it fled through the CBD.
The vehicle then stopped and a person continued to discharge their firearm.
Police returned fire and in the exchange the offender was fatally wounded.
Car linked to homicide inquiry
Police say they were investigating the recent double-homicide in Omanawa when they tried to stop the car.
A homicide inquiry was launched on February 11 after the death of two people at the property.
Officers were called to the scene after reports of gunshots. Two people were found dead at the scene.
