Police are appealing for information after a man was shot following an altercation at North Albury overnight.
About 7.40pm (Saturday 5 January 2019), two men attended a home on Hicks Place and spoke with the 39-year-old male occupant.
The three men became involved in an argument and one of the visitors produced a handgun and shot the resident, with the round going through his left hand and into his left thigh.
Emergency services were contacted and a search for the two men commenced by officers attached to Murray River Police District.
The injured man was conveyed to Albury Hospital, in a serious but stable condition, to undergo surgery.
The two men left the home in a grey sedan, being driven by a third male. The vehicle was later observed driving to a home on Prune Street at Lavington.
Police attended and established a perimeter whist negotiating with the occupants.
Two women, three children and a 39-year-old man left the premises without incident.
The man was arrested and conveyed to Albury Police Station.
He was later charged with discharge firearm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (second degree), supply prohibited drug and intimidation.
The man was refused bail to appear at Albury Bail Court today (Sunday 6 January 2019).
Inquiries into the shooting continue and investigators have urged anyone with information about the incident to contact police immediately.
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.
