Investigations are continuing following a shooting near Tamworth overnight.
Just after 9pm (Thursday 31 August 2023), police were called to a home in Coromandel Street, South Tamworth, following reports of shots fired.
On arrival, officers from Oxley Police District were told that six males, one armed with a machete and another with a firearm, were arguing with a 48-year-old man at the property.
One of the males fired a shot at the 48-year-old man’s dog, hitting the dog in the leg.
The six males fled the scene, and no other injuries were reported. The dog was taken to a veterinary clinic for further treatment.
A crime scene was established, and investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As inquiries continue, police urge any witnesses or anyone with dashcam vision to come forward.
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.
