UPDATE: Man charged following shooting, NSW

A man has been charged after another man was shot in Buff Point, near Wyong last night, NSW Police say.

About 6.50pm today, police and emergency services were called to Tirriki Close, following reports of a shooting.

Shorty after police arrived, a 21-year-old man presented at Wyong Hospital with a gunshot wounds to his chest.

He was later airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition.

Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command established a crime scene and commenced investigations.

A 20-year-old man was arrested at the scene. He was taken to Wyong Police Station and was later charged with discharge firearm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

He was refused bail and is due to appear at Wyong Local Court today tomorrow.

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