A 17-year-old man has been charged with murder over the death of Kyle Whorrall in Auckland.
Whorrall, a 33-year-old American national, was killed in an attack in St Johns during Easter Weekend while he was waiting at a bus stop.
Auckland City CIB Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin said the investigation team renewed its focus in September.
鈥淚 can confirm a 17-year-old Glen Innes male has been charged with murder and aggravated robbery,鈥 he said.
The 17-year-old is the second teenager to be charged with murder in the case and will appear in the Auckland Youth Court tomorrow.
鈥淲e have advised Kyle鈥檚 family in California of this significant development, and we continue to remain in contact with them as our investigation progresses,鈥 Baldwin said.
The homicide investigation continues.
鈥淥ur focus will not waver in this case as we continue to ensure those who are responsible for Kyle鈥檚 death, face justice,鈥 he said.
鈥淲hilst this is a significant development, it is not over.鈥
Police encourage anyone with information to contact police online or call 105 using the reference number 250419/9858, or Operation Aberfeldy.
Information can also be reported anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Two people were arrested by the Operation Aberfeldy investigation team in late April; however, police have maintained others were in the car on the night Whorrall was fatally attacked.
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