The victim of a suspected homicide in Christchurch is understood to be the son of a gang member killed in an execution-style slaying almost three decades ago.

Tonight police named the man who died at a block of flats in Mairehau on Sunday as 39-year-old Tyrone Munns, from the area.

Emergency services rushed to the scene on Innes Rd about 9.15pm on Sunday where he was found with critical injuries. Despite urgent treatment, he died at the scene.

A homicide investigation has been launched and police say they are still working to establish what happened leading up to his death.

Tyrone is understood to be the son of Nomad gangster Malcolm Munns, himself the victim of a killing in 1997 by a Highway 61 man.

Police investigating a homicide cordon off a block of flats in Mairehau, Christchurch, on March 10. Photo / Kurt Bayer

Police forensic specialists arrived to conduct a scene examination on Monday. Scene guards were in place at the address.

“We are still looking to speak to anyone who may have heard or seen anything suspicious in Innes Rd between 8pm and 9.15pm on Sunday, March 9,” a police spokesperson said.

Police forensic specialists arrive at the scene. Photo / Katie Oliver

Complex has some ‘real characters’

The incident took place at a social housing complex.

Des Banks, owner of the Flower Bazaar shop across the road from the scene, said it has some “real characters” who come into the shop from time to time.

“There’s always something going on over there, the police have been there prior to this on multiple occasions,” he said.

Banks said he believes police are there at least once a month.

“It’s a bit scary knowing we’re so close and we live just around the corner,” he said.

Police have not yet taken anyone into custody regarding the incident, which Banks said was concerning.

“There could be somebody out there that’s angry and upset,” he said.

Katie Oliver is a Christchurch-based Multimedia Journalist and breaking news reporter.