Police Arrest Six For Attempted Murder

South Australia Police have arrested six people for attempt murder in relation to an incident at Andrews Farm on December 16, 2024.

The incident involved an 18 year old who was shot through a closed bedroom roller shutter window. The victim has made a full recovery.

Acting Assistant Commissioner John DeCandia said investigations found the address was mistaken the victim was not the intended target.

"Operation Meld investigators believe the attack was extensively planned and today searched seven addresses to gather further evidence," Acting Assistant Commissioner DeCandia said.

"As a result of the searches several mobile phones have been seized and police located a firearm which is suspected to have been used in previous shootings. A large quantity of tablets suspected of containing MDMA were also located."

This morning police charged three 17 year olds, two 19 year olds and a 21 year old for the incident, all have been refused bail and will appear in court this afternoon.

One 17 year old from Munno Para was further charged with possession of the prescribed firearm and related ammunition offences. While a 21 year old from Munno Para West was further charged with traffic a commercial quantity of a controlled drug.

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