Hundreds of Head Hunter gang members have descended on West Auckland to mourn the loss of a high-ranking member who died after a motorcycle accident.
Sam Rasmussen died after his Harley Davidson motorbike collided with another vehicle at a New Lynn intersection last week.
Rasmussen was taken to hospital in a critical condition but later died.
A service for friends and family was held last night.
A second service started at midday on Wednesday at the Morrison Funeral Home in Henderson before a burial at Waikumete Cemetery.
It’s understood burnouts were performed on Rimu St, New Lynn where Rasmussen crashed.
Waitematā West Area Commander Jason Edwards issued a fresh warning regarding the funeral, stating officers will be monitoring the gang movements in west Auckland this afternoon.
“Police will be ensuring that our expectations on the behaviour of those attending are met,” Edwards said.
Police expect the gang movements to take place between Henderson and Glen Eden.
“A range of Police staff will be deployed across this area, recording any instances of unlawful behaviour,” Edwards said.
“Our expectations are very clear in these sorts of events, and we have zero tolerance for poor behaviour. Where those participants chose to employ poor driving or general behaviour, they can expect follow-up enforcement action.”
Edwards says the aim of the police is to have the least amount of disruption to the public.
A Facebook tribute by the Rasmussen family said: “It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear son, partner, brother, uncle and loving father, and thee coolest G-Poppz, Samuel George Rasmussen on the 13th March 2024.”
“Words cannot express the gratitude we have for all the messages of alofa, support and comfort received since Sam was called to rest.”
Police are investigating the crash and have appealed for any sightings or CCTV footage of a Harley Davidson motorbike driving dangerously between Great North Rd, Rata St and Rimu St before the crash.
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