The body of a man has been located after a woman was shot in the hand in the state's south.
About 8.35am today (Tuesday 16 July 2024), emergency services were called to Reynella Road, Walbundrie, following reports of a shooting.
On arrival, officers attached to Murray River Police District were told a 68-year-old man had allegedly shot a 51-year-old woman in the right hand at the front gate of a property, before driving off.
The woman was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to Albury Base Hospital in a stable condition.
Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A short time later, a secondary crime scene was also established on Walla Walla Road, Gerogery.
About 11.45am, the body of a man was located near Kings Bridge Road, Culcairn; while yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be the 68-year-old man.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to call Murray River police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
