A man will face court today after a shot was fired at a property in Gosford yesterday.
Police were called to a unit on Gertrude Street about 6.30pm (Sunday 29 December 2024), following reports of a gunshot.
Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District and specialist police attended the scene and established a perimeter.
Shortly before 8pm, officers entered the unit where they arrested a 56-year-old man.
He was taken to Gosford Police Station while a crime scene was established at the home. Police seized a double-barrel shotgun, ammunition and a machete, all of which will be subject to further examination.
The man has now been charged with fire firearm at dwelling/house with disregard for safety, fire firearm manner likely injure persons/property, possess shortened firearm without authority, possess ammunition without holding licence/permit/authority, and possess a prohibited drug.
He has been refused bail to appear before Parramatta Local Court today (Monday 30 December 2024).
Police will allege in court the 56-year-old man had an argument with an unknown man before a shot was fired hitting a brick wall.
No injuries have been reported.
