Pair charged over death of man shot at Lower Hutt property

Two people have been arrested over the murder of a man found dead at a Wellington property.

A homicide investigation was launched after Nathaniel Sturmey, 29, was found unresponsive on Malone Road in Lower Hutt on April 9.

Mulitple search warrants were carried out this morning, with the assistance of the Armed Offenders Squad, at addresses in the Moera and Stokes Valley areas of Lower Hutt.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder, while a 46-year-old woman has been arrested for being an accessory after the fact to murder.

They will appear in the Hutt Valley District Court today.

Police have not ruled out further arrests as their investigation progresses.

Scene examinations are being completed, and the community can expect to see an increased police presence in the area, Field Crime Mnaager at Wellington Police, Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, said.

"We would like to reassure the community that there is not anticipated to be any risk to the public and police will be conducting reassurance patrols and maintaining visibility within the wider area.

"We thank those who have come forward and spoken to us and again urge anyone with information to make contact."

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.