Man presents to Muswellbrook Hospital with gunshot wound, NSW

Detectives have commenced an investigation after a man presented at Muswellbrook Hospital last night with a gunshot wound to the leg.

Around 9.15pm (Wednesday 16 February 2022), officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District were contacted by staff at Muswellbrook Hospital advising that a 28-year-old man had presented with an injury consistent with a gunshot wound to his upper left thigh.

Officers later attended a home on Richmond Street, Muswellbrook, where they established a crime scene and seized a number of items for further examination.

The man was taken to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment; his injury is not considered life-threatening.

As investigations continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Muswellbrook 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. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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