UPDATE! Police identify man shot dead at Salt Ash

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. 

Shooting victim 45-year-old David King from Tanilba Bay

 

Superintendent Chad Gillies speaking with the media on
Monday morning.

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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. 

Police cordoned off Hideaway Drive as investigations continue
 Picture: perthnow.com.au

UPDATE! Police appealing for dashcam footage following fatal shooting at Cooks Hill

BY JARROD MELMETH

UPDATE 10AM:

Police are appealing for dashcam footage as they continue to investigate a fatal shooting at Cooks Hill on Thursday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to a Unit on Darby Street at about 12:45pm where a 40-year-old man had been fatally shot.

Police have been told two people - a man and a woman - were seen running from the scene shortly after 

Anyone who was in the vicinity of Darby Street, and nearby Parkway Avenue, Tooke and Brooks Streets who may have dashcam footage is being urged to contact Newcastle Police or Crime Stoppers.

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BY IAN CROUCH

A man has died after being shot at Cooks Hill on Thursday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to a unit block in Darby Street at about 12.45pm where they found a man inside a unit with a gunshot wound to the chest.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he died at the scene.

Police say the man is yet to be formally identified.

Newcastle Police Commander, Superintendent Wayne Humphrey told reporters there were a number of people inside the unit at the time who've taken off and they are being sought by Police for questioning.

He said witnesses have told them a male and a female were seen running from the unit block around the time of the shooting and the man had blood on his face.

Anyone who saw the pair near the intersection of Parkway Avenue is urged to contact Newcastle Police or Crime Stoppers immediately on 1800 333 000.

Police at the scene in Cooks Hill.
Image: ABC Newcastle.

UPDATE! Police Investigate Fatal Shooting At Stockton

BY IAN CROUCH

UPDATE:

Police are appealing for information after a woman was shot dead in what is believed to be a targeted attack.

The woman in her 60s was shot in the chest when she opened her front door the shooter.

The victims 31-year-old daughter and newborn granddaughter were inside the home at the time of the shooting.

Police believe there was no altercation before the victim was shot.

Newcastle Police Commander Detective Superintendent Wayne Humphrey says police are still working out the identity of the shooter and they did not expect to make any arrests anytime soon.

Detective Superintendent Wayne Humphrey

 

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A woman has been shot dead at Stockton overnight.

Police and paramedics were called to a home on Queen Street just after 8.00pm on Wednesday.

Police have been told the woman answered her front door when she was shot.

She's yet to be formally identified but is believed to be aged 61.

Strike Force Backhouse has been established to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Detectives are appealing for anyone in the surrounding area with CCTV or dashcam footage to contact Newcastle Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police at the scene in Queen Street on Wednesday night Picture: Newcastle Herald/Donna Page