Appeal for information following public place shooting – Ballina

Investigators are appealing for information after several shots were allegedly fired into a home at Ballina last night.

About 9.15pm yesterday (Monday 10 April 2023), officers from Richmond Police District were called to a home in Brunswick Street, Ballina, following reports of shots fired.

At the scene, police were told that several shots had allegedly been fired into the front of the property. No one was injured.

Initial inquiries have led police to believe the incident is a case of mistaken identity.

A crime scene was established, and investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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