An investigation has commenced following a public place shooting at Wallsend overnight.
Just before 2am (Tuesday 2 February 2021), officers from Newcastle City Police District were called to a home on Platt Street, Wallsend, after a shot was fired through the front window.
Police attended and established a crime scene, which will be examined by specialist forensic officers.
Three adults and three children were home at the time; however, no injuries have been reported.
As part of ongoing inquiries, police are urging anyone who may have information about the incident to contact police at Newcastle Police Station.
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.
