An investigation is underway after a man died and a second man was taken to hospital in Wagga Wagga today.
About 5pm (Thursday 11 August 2022), emergency services were called to a home on Adams Street, Ashmont, after receiving a concern for welfare report.
A man was located with serious injuries inside the home. He died at the scene.
While the man is yet to be formally identified, he is believed to be aged in his 50s.
Following inquiries, a second man – who is believed to be aged in his late 40s – was located a short distance away with head injuries. He was taken to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
Officers from Riverina Police District have established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information or dash cam footage is urged to come forward and contact police via 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.
