Man arrested after incident in Maddington in October 2018, WA

Armadale Detectives have charged a 41-year-old man as a result of their investigation into an incident that occurred in Maddington on 31 October 2018 in which a man in his 30s was injured.


It is alleged around 6.30pm the victim and the man were involved in an altercation at a residence in Hibiscus Street. It is also alleged during this altercation the victim received a gunshot wound. , WA Police say


The victim was conveyed to the Armadale Hospital and then conveyed to Royal Perth Hospital for surgery.


The 41-year-old man from Maddington has been charged with:-



With intent to harm did an act which life of person was endangered;



Possess Unlicensed Firearm;



Possess Unlicensed Ammunition ;



Discharge a Firearm to Cause Fear;



Possess a Prohibited Drug (methylamphetamine); and



No Authority to Drive.



He is due to appear before the Armadale Magistrates Court today, 5 November 2018.

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