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.