Man charged following shooting in Newcastle - Strike Force Fontanta

Saturday, 25 January 2025 03:45:59 PM

A man has been charged following a shooting in Newcastle yesterday.

About 5am (Friday 24 January 2025), a man presented to a hospital in Waratah with a gunshot wound.

The 36-year-old man, who remains in a stable condition, was transported to a second hospital where he was treated for a wound to his neck.

Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District were notified and commenced an investigation into the incident, under Strike Force Fontanta.

As part of the investigation, a crime scene was established at a home in Waratah West yesterday (Friday 24 January 2025).

Following inquiries, a 21-year-old man was arrested on Minmi Road, Maryland, about 10.30am today (Saturday 25 January 2025), following a vehicle stop.

Police searched the vehicle and allegedly located a loaded firearm, ammunition and other weapons. The items were seized for forensic examination.

He was taken to Newcastle Police Station, where he was charged with shoot at with intent to murder, possess shortened firearm (not pistol) without authority, possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit, possess ammunition without holding licence/permit/authority and use, supply, acquire, possess stolen firearm or part.

He was refused bail to appear before Parramatta Local Court tomorrow (Sunday 26 January 2025).

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