Detectives have released an image of a man as investigations continue into an alleged shooting in Wollongong earlier this year.
Just before 9pm on Tuesday 24 March 2020, a 50-year-old man entered a stairwell of a unit complex on Market Street, and was approached by two men who were allegedly armed with a hammer and firearm.
As the 50-year-old man attempted to walk past the pair, they allegedly assaulted him, before he was shot in the leg. The two men ran from the complex and fled the scene in a vehicle parked nearby.
The injured man was treated at the scene before being taken to Wollongong Hospital for treatment to a bullet wound to his knee.
Officers from Wollongong Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Following extensive inquiries, a 21-year-old man was arrested and charged in relation to the incident on Friday 12 June 2020. He remains bail refused, and his next court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday 16 September 2020.
As inquiries continue, police are appealing for help from the public to identify a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.
The man was seen outside the City Beach Motel on the corner of Crown Street and Harbour Street, Wollongong, about midday on Wednesday 25 March 2020. He was wearing red shorts, a grey top and grey baseball cap, and is believed to have entered a silver Commodore sedan.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Wollongong Police or 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.
