Police are appealing for anyone with information about a shooting in Palmerston. Photo: File.
ACT Policing is investigating what they believe was a targeted attack in Palmerston yesterday (27 May) that left a man with injuries consistent with a shooting.
Police were called to Bendora Crescent, Palmerston, at about 2:15 pm following reports a man had been shot.
At the same time, police received reports a vehicle was being driven erratically around Palmerston and that people were running along streets and jumping fences. One of them was reportedly carrying a firearm.
On arrival, officers confirmed a man had received injuries consistent with a shooting.
ACT Ambulance Service Paramedics took the man to hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
ACT Policing’s Criminal Investigations team is leading the investigation and believe this was a targeted attack.
At this time, police do not believe criminal gangs were involved and say there is no threat to the wider community.
Police are seeking witnesses, CCTV and dash-cam footage from the Palmerston area that captured any suspicious activity on Thursday afternoon.
Anyone with such information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Quote reference 6809344.
Information can be provided anonymously.
Original Article published by Kim Treasure on The RiotACT.
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