Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a man following 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 injury to his upper body.
This afternoon, a vehicle was intercepted by police at Lake Bolac and a 37-year-old man was arrested.
He was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries alleged to have been sustained during the dispute.
He has been charged with reckless conduct endangering serious injury, intentionally cause injury, common law assault, use firearm contrary to firearms prohibition order, theft of motor vehicle, drive whilst disqualified, dangerous driving whilst being pursued by police, commit indictable offence whilst on bail and contravene a conduct condition of bail.
The St Arnaud man was remanded in custody to appear before Stawell Magistrates' Court tomorrow.
This is alleged to be a targeted incident, and the parties are known to each other.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au