Police are investigating after two men were allegedly shot in a home near Newcastle early this morning. About 2.20am (Sunday 27 July 2014), emergency services were called to a home on Cole Street, Jesmond, after reports of a shooting. On arrival, officers from Newcastle Local Area Command found two men, aged 21 and 30, had been shot. They were taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment. The younger man is in a critical condition and the older man is believed to be stable. Police patrolled the surrounding area and arrested a man on Chilcott Street, Lambton. He was taken to Newcastle Police Station and is currently assisting with inquiries. An investigation has commenced. A crime scene has been established and will be examined by specialist forensic officers. Police are urging anyone with information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/. Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Posted on: Sat, 26 Jul 2014 18:27:34 +0000
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