A third man has been charged following an investigation into the shooting death of a man in Newcastle last year.
About 11pm on Tuesday 6 September 2022, emergency services were called to a residence on Fowler Street, Hamilton South, after reports of a shooting.
Officers from Newcastle City Police District attended and found a 57-year-old man with a gunshot wound.
The man was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics, however, died at the scene.
Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District established a crime scene and commenced Strike Force Alcheringa to investigate the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
During the course of the investigation, a number of search warrants were executed, with items – including firearms – relevant to the investigation seized for forensic examination.
Following extensive inquiries, two men were charged in relation to the incident last week. They remain before the courts.
Following further inquiries, a 26-year-old man was transported from a correctional facility in Junee to Wagga Wagga Police Station today (Tuesday 8 August 2023).
The man was charged with murder and supply pistol to person unauthorised to possess it.
He was refused bail to appear before Wagga Wagga Local Court tomorrow (Wednesday 9 August 2023).
Inquiries continue.
