Police investigate shooting at Burton, South Australia

Police are investigating an incident at Burton where a man was shot.

Just before midnight on Saturday 16 February, police and emergency services were called to a house in Alberta Drive, after reports of a fight between a group of people.

One man was shot in the chest, and he was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital in a serious condition, but was later released after treatment.

Another person may have also been injured by the firearm.

The male suspect left the scene in a car, and police are currently searching the area for him.

Investigations are continuing, and police wish to reassure the community that this is not believed to be a random incident.

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