Gordon man, 19, to face court over shooting

Charlotte 21 February 2017 21 February 2017

A 19-year-old Gordon man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today in connection with a shooting in Gordon on February 10.

The man was arrested yesterday by detectives from ACT Policing Criminal Investigations.

He has been charged with intentional threat to inflict grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary, discharge loaded firearms at a person (two counts), discharge firearm endangering life, possess ammunition and unauthorised possession and use of a firearm.

Police are still urging anyone who may have any information that could assist the investigation to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.

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