Police Arrest Man After St Arnaud Shooting

Police have arrested a man this afternoon as part of the Armed Crime Squad investigation into a shooting in St Arnaud earlier today.

Emergency services were called to a property on Kings Avenue about 7.20am on Monday 28 July, following reports of a dispute.

A 40-year-old St Arnaud man was conveyed to hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound injury to his upper body.

This afternoon, a vehicle was intercepted by police at Lake Bolac and a 37-year-old St Arnaud man was arrested.

He will now be interviewed by police.

While the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting are yet to be determined, police believe it was a targeted incident and the parties are known to each other.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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