Police investigate Whittington non-fatal shooting

Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad are investigating after an incident in Whittington overnight where a man was shot.

Emergency services were called to Freesia Court to reports a man had sustained a gun-shot wound about 5.40pm on Wednesday, 22 March.

A 55-year-old Whittington man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police are searching for a man who was seen leaving the scene.

The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined however police believe this was a targeted attack and parties involved are known to each other.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link

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