Police charge man with attempted murder at Rostrevor, South Australia

Eastern District Police have charged a man with attempt murder following a firearms incident at Rostrevor overnight.

Just after 10pm on Saturday 11 December, police and emergency services were called to a home on Jury Avenue after reports a man had allegedly been threatened with a firearm and shot at after a dispute between two men known to each other.

The occupant of the house, 52-year-old man, was not injured. Police, together with the assistance of Star Force, set up cordons in the area and after investigation a 54-year-old Rostrevor man was arrested without incident nearby.

He has been charged with attempt murder, property damage, and possess firearm without a license.

He has been refused police bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates court on Monday 13 December.

The incident was not random.

Any person with information regarding this incident can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au – you can remain anonymous.

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