Investigation underway after man shot - Murrumbidgee PD

Friday, 20 September 2024 10:49:48 AM

An investigation is underway after a 46-year-old man was shot in the abdomen this morning at a property 100km north-west of Griffith.

Officers attached to Murrumbidgee Police District were called to the home on Burns Street, Hillston, after the shooting about 2.30am (Friday 20 September 2024).

Police have been told the man and two women, aged 31 and 56, were in the home when three people entered the home, one armed with a firearm.

The resident was shot twice before the intruders left.

The man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Griffith Hospital.

The man has now been airlifted to a major metropolitan hospital.

He is described as being in a critical condition with life-threatening injuries.

Inquiries are now underway by detectives attached to Murrumbidgee PD.

Anyone with information about the incident should call Griffith Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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