Police have arrested a 24-year-old. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
A 24-year-old man has been charged following the shooting of another man in North Lyneham on Friday (21 March).
About 12:20 pm, ACT Policing was called to assist ACT Ambulance Service paramedics in Florey. The paramedics were responding to a man who had received minor wounds from shotgun pellets.
After speaking to the man, police attended a residence in North Lyneham, where it is believed the incident occurred. At about 1:40 pm, a 24-year-old man who was nearby was taken into custody in relation to the shooting.
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Search warrant activity was conducted in North Lyneham last night.
The 24-year-old man, of no fixed address, was charged with discharge a firearm – endanger life and assault occasioning actual bodily harm and appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court today.
Anyone who witnessed an incident in the North Lyneham area before 12:20 pm yesterday is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote C2004320. Information can be provided anonymously.
