Shooting At Burton

Police are investigating after a shooting at Burton this morning.

About 3.50am on Thursday 26 September, police were called to Bolivar Road after reports a man had been shot.

The victim, a 34- year-old man from Burton, sustained a wound to his leg and was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not considered life threatening.

Police searched the area and have not located the suspect.

Later this morning at 4am police and MFS were called to reports of a vehicle fire on Burton Road, police are investigating if the fire is linked to the earlier shooting.

The incident is not believed to be random.

Northern District are investigating the incident and ask anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000. You can remain anonymous.

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