An investigation is underway after a man presented at a Lake Macquarie hospital with a gunshot wound last night.
About 7.50pm yesterday (Thursday 6 March 2025), police were called to a hospital on Sydney Street, Gateshead, following reports a man had presented with a gunshot wound.
Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District attended and were told the 22-year-old man had suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.
The man was transported to the John Hunter Hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
Police attached to Lake Macquarie Police District have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to contact 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.
