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A man and woman have been charged with murder following a fatal shooting in the South Auckland suburb of Manurewa over the weekend.

Emergency services were called to Balfour Rd, Manurewa about 11.10pm on Friday night, January 9, after receiving reports a man had been shot.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene by the time officials located him.

Detective Inspector Karen Bright said police had worked tirelessly to identify and locate the offenders and string together the events that unfolded during and in the lead-up to the shooting.

Police outside a property on Balfour Rd, Manurewa, on Friday night following the fatal shooting of a man. Photo / Hayden Woodward

The alleged offenders, a 41-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, have been arrested and will appear in Manukau District Court today on a joint murder charge.

“We are pleased to have been able to charge two people in relation to this tragic incident, however the investigation remains ongoing,” Bright said.

Cordons were set up at the scene of the man's death in Balfour Rd, Manurewa, as police launched a homicide investigation. Photo / Hayden Woodward

“Police and Victim Support Services are providing support to the victims whānau during this difficult time.”

Further details about the victim are expected to be released by police when they are able to do so.

Anyone with information that could help police with their inquiries should call 105 and quote reference 260109/6338.