The spokesperson said police have notified the Independent Police Conduct Authority of these events “in the interests of transparency”.
“Police have charged a 37-year-old with murder, and as this matter is now before the court, and suppression orders are in place, it is not appropriate to comment further at this stage.”
Police are continuing their inquiries in the Bader area, after Zahquiel was killed on Sunday.
A reporter at the scene today observed police speaking to residents of Anthony Crescent and Pine Ave.
Meanwhile, a scene guard remains in place at the property where Zahquiel, his father and one other adult were allegedly attacked by a man wielding a hammer.
It is alleged the murder-accused had been causing concern among residents of an inner city street on Sunday afternoon after going on to people’s properties.
The man is alleged to have then murdered the child and seriously injured two others, including Zahquiel’s father, Mitikiro Woods, as they slept.
Zahquiel is alleged to have been sleeping in the same room as his father when they were attacked.
A third victim was then allegedly attacked in an adjacent room.
The Herald understands Zahquiel and his father had recently returned to Hamilton from two family tangi.
It has been alleged the defendant and the third victim had a tussle over the alleged murder weapon after he was attacked.
The family’s Facebook post said they planned to bring Zahquiel back “home” to Whakatāne.
Maryana Garcia is a Hamilton-based reporter covering breaking news in Waikato. She previously wrote for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times.