Man charged over Rokeby firearm discharge incident

A 23 year old Clarendon Vale man has been charged with a number of offences following the discharge of a firearm in the vicinity of another person in Burtonia Street Rokeby at 11:30 this morning.

Police have charged the man with:

• Aggravated Assault

• Recklessly Discharge Firearm

• Possess a firearm when not the holder of a license

The man has been detained to appear in the Hobart Court Magistrates Court after 10am tomorrow (Thursday 1 October 2026).

The male victim was not physically injured as a result of the incident and police have seized a firearm they believe was used in the crime.

Tasmania Police would like to thank members of the community that provided assistance to investigators.

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