A person is in custody after a firearms incident in Syme Street, South Hobart in the early hours of this morning.
Police were called to a residence in Syme Street just before 1.20am, after reports of a disturbance in the area.
A short time later, police were called to the Royal Hobart Hospital where a 17-year-old man presented with a gunshot wound to his back.
Detectives from South East CIB arrested a man this morning and he remains in custody and is assisting police with their enquiries.
A crime scene was declared at an address in Syme Street, and police remain at the scene.
A shotgun has been recovered by police.
The victim has undergone surgery, and remains in a critical, but stable condition in Royal Hobart Hospital.
Police believe there were witnesses to this incident and anyone with further information can contact police on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers Tasmania on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperstas.com.au. Please quote OR794703.
