Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have arrested three people as part of their investigation into a non-fatal shooting in Beeac in June.
Emergency services were called to Colac-Ballarat Road where a man was found with serious injuries and a suspected gunshot wound about 5.10am on Saturday, 21 June.
A 34-year-old Colac man was conveyed to hospital to be treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his lower body.
With the assistance of the VIPER Taskforce, Fugitive Squad and Colac and Geelong Crime Investigation Units, two search warrants were executed in Beeac on Wednesday, 25 June.
A 32-year-old Beeac man was charged with intentionally cause injury, recklessly cause injury, reckless conduct endanger life and use firearm in a dangerous manner.
Three rifles and various ammunition were seized from his address.
He was remanded to appear at Geelong Magistrates' Court on 21 October.
A 34-year-old Beeac woman was charged on the same day with possess methylamphetamine before she was further charged on 24 July with intentionally cause injury, recklessly cause injury and reckless conduct endanger life and remanded in custody.
She was later bailed to appear at Geelong Magistrates' Court on 21 October.
A 45-year-old Colac man was arrested by detectives from the Armed Crime Squad this morning.
He was interviewed by police and has subsequently been released pending further enquiries.
Police believe the parties involved were known to each other.
Anyone with information on illicit firearm activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
