Man Charged After Alleged Shotgun Incident in Blackmans Bay
Quick Look
- A 27-year-old man faces multiple charges including recklessly discharging a firearm and possessing a shortened firearm after an alleged shotgun incident in Blackmans Bay, south of Hobart.
- He was arrested after public information led police to his location.
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Why It Matters
Police were called to Blackmans Bay following reports a man had fired a shotgun at a vehicle during a disturbance involving people known to each other. Significant police resources were deployed, and information from the public led to the man's arrest.
Police were called after reports a man had fired a shotgun at a vehicle during a disturbance involving people known to each other on Monday in Blackmans Bay, south of Hobart.
A 27-year-old man has been hit with multiple charges, including breach of bail, resisting a police officer and possessing a shortened firearm.
What's next?
The man has been remanded in custody to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
A 27-year-old man has been charged with a raft of offences following an alleged shooting incident in Hobart's southern suburbs.
Police were called after reports a man had fired a shotgun at a vehicle during a disturbance involving people who were known to each other on Monday afternoon.
"Both parties left the scene and significant police resources were used in the response, including specialist units and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter," police said in a statement.
Information provided by the public led to the man's arrest near Blackmans Bay Beach later that afternoon, police said.
Police will allege the man was in possession of a firearm when arrested, with two other firearms located nearby in a vehicle he is charged with stealing.
No one was injured during the incident or arrest and police thanked members of the community "for their support and assistance".
The man has been charged with the following offences:
Breach of bail
Motor vehicle stealing
Stealing
Drive while disqualified
Possess a firearm when not the holder of a firearm licence of the appropriate category
Recklessly discharge a firearm
Possession of stolen firearms
Possess shortened firearm
Possess a firearm to which a firearms licence may not be issued
Possess ammunition when not the holder of the appropriate firearm licence
Possess a controlled drug
Possess controlled plant or its products
Receiving stolen property
Resist a police officer
The man has been remanded in custody to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court tomorrow morning.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The man will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What was the nature of the disturbance?
- What was the relationship between the parties involved?
- What led to the man being in possession of multiple firearms and stolen property?
- What was the specific reason for the breach of bail?
