Police have charged a 21-year-old Risdon Vale man and a 22-year-old Warrane woman following investigations into an alleged carjacking and firearm incident on Hobart's eastern shore on Friday, 24 October.
Detective Inspector David Gill said police will allege the pair threatened the victim with a firearm at Rosny Lookout and forced him from the driver's seat to the rear seat of his Volkswagen Golf, before driving the vehicle to Ronnie Street in Rose Bay about 10am.
"Our investigations indicate the victim has then attempted to take the firearm from the 21-year-old man when it went off, injuring the victim's finger," he said.
"He then managed to flee from the vehicle and was assisted by members of the public who called police."
"Investigators from South East CIB followed several lines of inquiry into the incident, identifying the man and woman and conducting several targeted searches."
"Both people were arrested yesterday and police have seized a firearm they believe was used in the incident."
"They have both been charged with aggravated carjacking, wounding, burglary, stealing and firearms offences and will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court at a later date."
"Police would like to thank members of the public for their assistance in this matter and we urge anyone who can provide further information to contact us or Crime Stoppers Tasmania."
Information can be provided to South East CIB on 131 444 or to Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au. Quote OR 788322.
