BREAKING! Pair Front Court Over Alleged Drive-By Shooting At Gateshead

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police have made a breakthrough in their investigation into a drive-by shooting at Gateshead last month.

A 41-year-old man was asleep with his family in their Flame Street home just after 4.00am on Thursday May 18 when they were woken by two loud noises.

He was injured after a projectile entered the front window.

Following inquiries, police raided a home on the Pacific Highway at Doyalson North yesterday and seized a Mitsubishi Magna, clothing and electronic devices.

A 38-year-old man was arrested at the scene and a 45-year-old woman was arrested later the same day.

The woman faced Toronto Local Court yesterday and the man is due to face Wyong Court today (Tuesday 20 June, 2023).

Man Released From Hospital After Thornton Drive-By Shooting

BY IAN CROUCH

A man injured in the latest drive-by shooting at Thornton has been released from hospital.

The 44-year-old was shot in the leg when about 20 shots were fired into the home on Deschamps Close just after midnight on Sunday.

Fairfax reports a child was among those inside the house at the time.

It's the 7th shooting in the Hunter this year linked to the ongoing turf war between the Finks and Nomads bikie gangs - but the first where someone has been injured by gunfire.

It comes just four days after the Gillieston Heights home of Finks Hunter Chapter President, Andrew Manners was sprayed with bullets.

A Forensic Services Officer Marks The Location Of Bullet Holes Picture: Maitland Mercury

Police Investigate Another Drive-By Shooting At Chisholm

BY IAN CROUCH

Police are investigating yet another apparent drive-by shooting at Chisholm.

Officers were called to a house in Duskdarter Street at about 1.00am this morning after residents reported hearing gunshots.

They arrived to find bullet holes in the front of the house as well as in a vehicle parked in the street outside.

A crime scene has been established and a canvass of the neighbourhood has been conducted.

A number of items have been seized for forensic examination.

Police are now appealing for anyone with information to contact Maitland Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

It follows three drive-by shootings in the Maitland area in the past month, all linked to bikie gangs.