Monday, 23 October 2023

Image Released As Investigations Into Gateshead Shooting Continue

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Lake Macquarie Police are appealing for information following an alleged shooting at Gateshead last month. 

At about 2:00am on Thursday the 21st of September, officers arrived at a home on Cassia Crescent at Gateshead to find a 42-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman suffering gunshot wounds. 

Following enquiries, a 31-year-old man was charged in relation to the shooting and remains before the courts.  

As investigations continue, police have released an image of a person they believe may be able to assist with enquiries. 

They are described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, with a large build, and at the time of the incident they were wearing a light-coloured hooded jumper, light-coloured pants and were carrying a black bag.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area between 1:00am and 3:00am on Thursday the 21st of September, 2023, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.