Police investigating a 2016 Nomads outlaw motorcycle gang shooting are diving the Hunter River near the Hexham Bridge today, searching for the gun involved.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing after officers were called out to a home on Guyang Street, Corlette on the evening of April 2nd, 2016.
A 31-year-old man - a member of the Nomads gang - was rushed to the John Hunter Hospital after being shot in the thighs.
Inquiries suggest the shooting may have actually taken place near Nelson Bay on the Big Rocky Track off Gan Gan Road as a result of tensions within the Nomads club.
“Our inquiries have revealed there were significant tensions between local members of the group at the time and we believe the shooting was a result of that conflict,”
“We know there were a number of people present at the scene, he continued, "and likely more that have direct knowledge of the incident, none of whom have assisted with our inquiries."
Officers believe the firearm used may have been dumped in the Hunter River shortly after the shooting.
As a result, police are still appealing for anyone with information about the incident to report it confidentially to Strike Force Raptor detectives online or by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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| Police search for clues at One Mile Beach today. Image: The Herald. |
