A man has been arrested and charged over an alleged targeted shooting in the Hunter Valley.
On Tuesday, a 43-year-old man presented to Scone Hospital with gunshot wounds to his leg and ankle – he remains in a stable condition in John Hunter Hospital.
Following inquires, police arrested a 51-year-old man at a Barton Street home in Scone.
Police located two firearms and a hydroponic setup.
The man was taken to Scone Police Station and charged with eight offences;
- Discharge firearm intend cause grievous bodily harm
- Possess unregistered firearm-not prohibited firearm/pistol (x2)
- Not keep firearm safely-not prohibited firearm/pistol (x2)
- Cultivate prohibited plant commercial quantity-cannabis
- Possess unauthorised firearm (x2)
It’s alleged the men argued at the Barton Street home shortly before 4am on Tuesday.
The older man then allegedly shot the younger man.
Investigations are continuing.
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