Two People Arrested And Charged After Firearms Incident

Two people have been arrested and charged following a firearms incident at Syme Street, South Hobart, yesterday (January 12).

As a result of investigations by detectives from South East CIB, an 18-year-old man from Berriedale and a 17-year-old youth from Greater Hobart were both arrested and charged last night with attempted aggravated burglary.

Police will allege that the man and youth attended the residence in relation to a road rage incident that occurred late last week.

The pair will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 13 April 2026.

A 17-year-old male remains in the Royal Hobart Hospital in a critical but stable condition receiving treatment for a gunshot wound.

A 25-year-old man has previously been charged with commit an unlawful act with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, aggravated assault and other firearms-related offences over this incident.

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