4:04 pm today

Father and son killed in double homicide house fire named

4:04 pm today
The house where a fire claimed the loves of two people in the Auckland suburb of Bucklands Beach.

The scene of the fatal fire earlier this month. Photo: RNZ / Finn Blackwell

The names of two people killed in a suspicious house fire in Auckland have been released by police.

Emergency services responded to the house fire on Murvale Dr, Bucklands Beach about 2.30am on 2 October.

Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va'aelua earlier confirmed the fire was being treated as a double homicide.

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Police this afternoon released the names of the two people who died. They were Jung Sup Lee, 36, and Ha-il Lee, 11.

Va'aelua said anyone who resides in Bucklands Beach, Howick, Sunnyhills, Mellons Bay, Botany Downs, Highland Park who has any CCTV footage between the hours of 10pm on Wednesday 1 October and 5am on Thursday 2 October should get in touch.

Police are also wanting any dash cam or Go Pro footage from the same areas and times.

"We want to reiterate that no detail is too small, or irrelevant."

Police earlier said two further victims who were taken to hospital after the fire had both been discharged.

Va'aelua earlier said someone was responsible for the death of this father and son and called on the public for footage.

Va'aelua said it was an extremely traumatic time for the family involved.

"We are determined to provide them with answers and bring this to a close so they can try and move forward with their lives.

"It is imperative we find who is responsible for this."

Police have set up an online portal for the investigation dubbed Operation Town. Anyone with information can contact police online or call 105 using the reference number 251002/9501.

Information can also be reported anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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