Four charged after targeted shooting of 37-year-old man in Hamilton Hill, Perth
Quick Look
- Four people have been charged with attempted unlawful killing after a 37-year-old man was shot in the stomach near bushland in Hamilton Hill, Perth, at 4:30am on September 13.
- The victim was found by a member of the public, treated, and later discharged from hospital after surgery.
- The suspects, aged 39 to 49 and from various Perth suburbs, were refused bail and are due to appear in Fremantle Magistrates Court.
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Why It Matters
The shooting occurred in the early morning hours in a suburban area of Perth, prompting police to advise residents to stay indoors. The incident was initially treated as a potential ongoing threat but later deemed isolated.
Four people have been charged after a 37-year-old man was shot in the stomach while walking near bushland in surburban Perth.
Police allege the "targeted" shooting occurred near the corner of Karda Way and Yongka Road in Hamilton Hill, about 23 kilometres south-west of Perth's CBD, at 4:30am on Sunday, September 13.
A member of the public found the man and helped him until an ambulance arrived, while police descended on the area to search for the suspects.
Police at the time urged people living in the area to lock their doors and windows and stay inside, but later in the day they said they believed the incident was isolated and there were no concerns for public safety.
The alleged victim has since been discharged from hospital after undergoing surgery.
A 47-year-old man from O’Connor, a 39-year-old man from Aveley, a 45-year-old man from Success and a 49-year-old woman from Hamilton Hill have each been charged with 'attempt to unlawfully kill'.
They were refused bail and are due to appear in the Fremantle Magistrates Court today.
Police said the investigation was ongoing.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The accused will appear in Fremantle Magistrates Court for their initial hearing.
Very likely · Within days
The investigation will continue, with police gathering further evidence and potentially interviewing additional witnesses.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What was the motive behind the targeted shooting?
- What is the relationship between the suspects and the victim?
- Were any firearms recovered, and if so, what type?
- Are there any prior criminal records among the suspects?