Appeal: Man With Gunshot Wounds at Wellington Hospital

Police are appealing for information after a man presented to a hospital with gunshot wounds in the state's Central West.

About 9.45pm on Saturday (20 July 2024), a 28-year-old man presented the Wellington Hospital with four gunshot wounds, one to his elbow and three to his thighs.

The man was transported via NSW Ambulance paramedics to Dubbo Base Hospital for further treatment; his injuries are not considered life-threatening.

Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Police wish to speak the driver of a silver hatchback that dropped the 28-year-old man to Wellington Hospital.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident, or has dashcam or CCTV from the Pierce Street area is urged to contact Dubbo Police Station 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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