Shot fired, man charged - Gosford

Monday, 30 December 2024 06:02:26 AM

A man will face court today after a shot was fired at a property in Gosford yesterday.

Police were called to a unit on Gertrude Street about 6.30pm (Sunday 29 December 2024), following reports of a gunshot.

Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District and specialist police attended the scene and established a perimeter.

Shortly before 8pm, officers entered the unit where they arrested a 56-year-old man.

He was taken to Gosford Police Station while a crime scene was established at the home. Police seized a double-barrel shotgun, ammunition and a machete, all of which will be subject to further examination.

The man has now been charged with fire firearm at dwelling/house with disregard for safety, fire firearm manner likely injure persons/property, possess shortened firearm without authority, possess ammunition without holding licence/permit/authority, and possess a prohibited drug.

He has been refused bail to appear before Parramatta Local Court today (Monday 30 December 2024).

Police will allege in court the 56-year-old man had an argument with an unknown man before a shot was fired hitting a brick wall.

No injuries have been reported.

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