| On Thursday 18 July 2024 police have charged a 45 year old man from Prospect following the investigation of a shooting incident that occurred in George Town earlier that day. The male was charged with numerous offences including wounding, recklessly discharge a firearm, possession of a prohibited firearm and other firearm and drug relates charges. The man has been detained to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on 19 July 2024. The victim has been transferred to the Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Hobart Hospital where his condition is considered serious but stable. During the investigation police recovered three stolen firearms and a large quantity of ammunition to suit. Police have established the victim and offender are known to each other. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously. |
| Contact: RDS: 6169 4110 OR Media and Communications: 6173 2424 |
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