Man arrested, charged over Sydney shooting
A MAN has been arrested and charged over the shooting of another man in Sydney’s south-west last month.
Police were called to Lincoln Street in Miller around 9pm on Saturday 9 July where they found a 21-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his arm.
He was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to Liverpool Hospital for treatment.
Detective cordoned off Lincoln Street, declaring it a crime scene, and commenced an investigation.
Despite conducting a thorough search of the area, the alleged shooter could not be found.
Two weeks later, on Friday 22 July, police said investigating officers attempted to stop a Toyota Camry which had been reported stolen from Miller but the driver, a 32-year-old man, allegedly failed to stop.
Police said he crashed into another vehicle before speeding away from the scene.
Further investigations lead police to arrest the 32-year-old at Bonnyrigg on Thursday.
He was taken to Green Valley Police Station and charged with a long list of serious offences, including;
- Discharge firearm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm;
- Two counts of possess ammunition;
- Two counts of drive whilst disqualified;
- Two counts of police pursuit;
- Take and drive conveyance;
- Carry cutting weapon upon apprehension;
- Traffic offences; and
- Breach of bail.
The man was refused bail to appear before Liverpool Local Court yesterday.
