NSW Police have announced the formation of a strike force to investigate a series of attacks in the Maitland area in recent weeks, NSW Police say.
Around 9.40pm yesterday (Tuesday 13 February), shots were fired at a home in Clarence Street, Tenambit.
It’s believed the shots were fired from a passing vehicle.
No one was inside the house and there have been no reports of injuries.
Forensics officers have examined the crime scene for clues.
Police from the Port Stephens/Hunter Police District are regarding the incident as the latest in a series of targeted attacks.
"It’s the third such shooting in as many weeks and it appears rival criminal elements are resorting to violence to settle their differences," Port Stephens/Hunter Police District Commander, Detective Superintendent Craig Jackson, said.
"It’s not something we’re going to tolerate, so today we are announcing the formation of a special multi-jurisdictional strike force to identify those responsible," Supt Jackson said.
"We want to stress to the community that it is our belief that those involved are known to each other and it’s our intention to disrupt their violent behaviour," he said.
