Police investigating after shooting at Greta

An investigation has commenced after a man was shot in the foot at a home in the state's Hunter last night.

Emergency services were called to a home on High Street at Greta following reports of a shooting just after 8pm (Tuesday 1 November 2022).

Police have been told a man, aged 38, was shot in the foot during a dispute at the home a short time prior to the arrival of police.

The man had since been taken to Maitland Hospital for treatment to his injury – which is not considered life-threatening – by an associate.

Detectives from Hunter Valley Police District established a crime scene which has since undergone forensic examination.

Inquiries continue.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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