Lake Macquarie Police are appealing for information following a shooting at Gateshead earlier this morning.
Just after 2.20am on Thursday September 21, emergency services were called to an address on Cassia Crescent, Gateshead, following reports of a shooting.
On arrival, officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District located a 42-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, both suffering from gunshot wounds.
Police were told that they were shot by a man believed to be in his 30s at the scene.
He left the scene before police arrived.
The 42-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics with his arm injury before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
The 30-year-old woman was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics with her leg injury before being taken to the same hospital in a serious but stable condition.
A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident has commenced.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Lake Macquarie Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
