Zahquiel Taipeti's father Mitikiro Woods was also injured in the incident.
Zahquiel John Thomas Patrick Taipeti was the son of Shannon Taipeti and Mitikiro Woods.
Shannon’s son Zahquiel passed away overnight following an attack on a group in the Hamilton Suburb of Bader.
Highlights
Zahquiel took his last breath on September 1, 2024, following a critical injury.
He was born to his father, Mitikiro Woods, and his late mother, Shannon Taipeti.
Zahquiel grew up along with her supportive and caring sister Shanz Ocheana Taipeti.
He was critically injured during the violent incident that happened on September 1, 2024, which also put two adults in hospital.
Police were called around 5:20 pm on Sunday to reports of a violent altercation. Hamilton City Inspector Darrell Harupur said police have launched an investigation.
A 37-year-old man has been caught at the scene and charged with m*rder and a*sault.
However, nobody else is being sought about the case, but the police are conducting further inquiries and a scene examination.
Shannon Taipeti And Mitikiro Woods Had A Son, Zahquiel Taipeti, Who Lost His Life In A Recent Hamilton Incident
Zahquiel Taipeti was an 8-year-old boy born in 2016 to his father, Mitikiro Woods, and his mother, Shannon Taipeti. Sadly, his mother, Shannon, passed away more than a year ago.
According to Zahquiel’s Facebook handle, he was initially from Whakatane, New Zealand, but lived in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Moreover, Taipeti mentioned himself as the Wrecker at Mummy’s Boy. He had one sister named Shanz Ocheana Taipeti, with whom he grew up.
On July 18, 2016, Shanz posted a photo along with Zahquiel with a caption,
“It is with great sadness and heartbreak that we announce the tragic passing of our boy Zahquiel John Thomas Patrick Taipeti,”
His family members posted,
”You didn’t deserve this Zah. Fly home to the arms of your mum,”
Another member wrote,
”Rest in eternal love little cousin. Give mummy big hugs and loves from all of us.”
One of the family’s Facebook posts said they planned to bring Zahquiel’s remains back home to Whakatane. The post also added,
”At this point we are still waiting on what’s happening. We are currently still in Hamilton.”
Zahqueil Taipeti spending quality time at his home in Hamilton. (Source: Facebook)
One neighbor said she heard shouting coming from Zahquiel’s house. She added,
”It was quite aggressive shouting and I saw my neighbours go over and see what it was about.”
Another street resident said he was surprised to see a police presence at the address. He said,
”People were coming and going all the time down there,” he said. ”Police are always down there. But once the ambulance turned up we knew it was different.”
A long-time resident of the area said,
”All I know is there were three or four police cars here yesterday with an ambulance and a fire engine.”
He said he knew the Bader neighborhood had a reputation but had never had any negative experiences. He said,
”It’s a pleasant street.”
Additional Information
Zahquiel’s sister Shanz attended Western Heights High School and Rotorua Girls High School.
One of Mitikiro’s neighbors saw a man with b*ood on his face leaving the property on a bike.
Zahquiel had an aunt named Te Awhina Anastasia Taipeti, who lives in Rotorua, New Zealand.
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