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2005 (c) Peninsula Community Access Newspaper Inc

 

Man charged with shooting

 

Brisbane Water Police have charged a man following a shooting in Umina on August 10.

Police were called to Donald St shortly before midnight and found a man suffering a serious gunshot wound to his thigh.

The 51-year-old man was taken by ambulance to Gosford Hospital where he underwent surgery.

A 53-year-old man was arrested at Gosford Police Station and a shotgun seized for forensic examination.

He was charged with wounding with intent to murder and firearm offences.

He was refused bail until his appearance in Gosford Court on August 11.

Press release, 11 Aug 2007 NSW Police Force, NSW Police Media