Wednesday, 10 June 2020

Road Rage Incident Leads to Public Place Shooting in Stockton

BY ISABEL EVERETT

Police are appealing for public assistance following a public place shooting in Stockton last night.

Just after 7pm on Tuesday June 9th,  police responded to reports of an alleged road rage incident on Fullerton Street, Stockton.

Police have been told two vehicles – a blue Mitsubishi ASX and a Toyota Hilux utility – were involved in a driving incident before the Mitsubishi driver produced a firearm and discharged it at the Toyota.

The Mitsubishi drove away and was last seen turning onto King Street.

Officers from Newcastle City Police District were notified and have commenced an investigation.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen or heard any of the above incident, or who may have CCTV or dashcam footage to contact Newcastle Police Station on 4929 0999 or to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.