BY JARROD MELMETH
UPDATE 12PM:
Police say the man who was found dead with a gunshot wound at Salt Ash on Sunday has been formally identified as 45-year-old David King from Tanilba Bay.
At 1:46 police were called to what was believed to be a motor vehicle collision on Hideaway Drive where they found Mr King dead having suffered a gunshot wound next to the vehicle.
Early investigations indicate a male with a firearm was seen leaving the vehicle before being picked up by a white Santa Fe car with other people inside.
A short time later, the white Santa Fe was found burnt out on Masonite Road at Heatherbrae.
Superintendent Chad Gillies says strike force Breve has been established to investigate the incident.
Anyone with information about the incident is being urged to contact Raymond Terrace Police Station or Crime Stoppers.
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| Shooting victim 45-year-old David King from Tanilba Bay |
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| Superintendent Chad Gillies speaking with the media on Monday morning. |
EARLIER:
BY IAN CROUCH
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating a fatal shooting at Salt Ash.
Emergency services were called to reports of a car hitting a tree on Hideaway Drive at about 1.45pm on Sunday, arriving to find the male driver of a Ford Ranger utility had suffered a gunshot wound to the head and died at the scene.
He is yet to be formally identified.
A second vehicle was found burnt out on Masonite Road at Heatherbrae which Police believe may be linked to the shooting.
Strike Force Breve has been established to investigate the circumstances surrounding the man's death.
Anyone with dash cam footage which may be able to assist investigators is urged to call Crime Stoppers.
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| Police cordoned off Hideaway Drive as investigations continue Picture: perthnow.com.au |
