A 57-year-old woman called Meliame Fisi'ihoi has been named as the victim of a suspected shooting in south Auckland, as the search for her killer continues.

Police responded to reports of a person hearing a gunshot noise near an address in Calthorp Close, at around 2.50am on Wednesday. Fisi'ihoi was found dead inside a house.

Counties Manukau Acting Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers said the investigation into the shooting was ongoing.

SUPPLIED Police have named Meliame Fisi'ihoi as the victim of a suspected shooting in Favona, south Auckland.

Police have completed a scene examination at the address but her killer remains at large.

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A post mortem examination has also been completed.

Vickers said there was no doubt the incident was of concern to residents in Favona and the wider community.



"In recent days, our Communities staff have been speaking with key partners in the community to address any concerns they may have.



"Our team of detectives are continuing their work and will be following a number of lines of enquiry throughout the coming days.



"At this stage of our inquiry we are still unable to speculate whether an earlier incident on Calthorp Close is connected to this investigation or not."

Police are still encouraging anyone with information to contact Counties Manukau Crime Squad on 09 261 1321 or anonymously on 0800 555 111.

DAVID WHITE/STUFF Police increased front line patrols in the area following the suspected shooting.

A man, who lived nearby, told a Stuff reporter at the scene he heard a single gunshot and shouts of "angry men" in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

He said incidents on the road had been quite eventful in the past year and he wouldn't let his kids play outside anymore.

DAVID WHITE/STUFF Police said they were led to the house on Calthorp Close, Favona, after a resident reported hearing a single gunshot.

"I hate this street. Everyone's got a gun around here," he said.

In December, a man was seriously injured after being shot on the same road. He was taken to Middlemore Hospital for treatment.

A Givealittle page has been set up to raise funds for Fisi'ihoi's family.