WA Police Urge Public to Avoid Hamilton Hill After Man Shot in Residence
Quick Look
- WA Police have urged the public to avoid Hamilton Hill, about 23 kilometres south-west of Perth CBD, and stay indoors after a man was shot at a residence in Owen Place at 4:35am on Sunday.
- The victim, who received emergency first aid from St John WA, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
- Two males in all-black clothing believed to be involved remain at large, with significant police resources deployed for a thorough search of the area.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Police received a report of a shooting incident in Owen Place, Hamilton Hill, at 4:35am on Sunday. St John WA provided emergency first aid to the victim before transport to hospital. Two males in all-black clothing believed to be involved remain at large.
WA Police have urged the public to avoid Hamilton Hill, about 23 kilometres south-west of the CBD, and stay indoors after a man was shot at a residence in the area.
Police said they received the report of the incident in Owen Place at 4:35am on Sunday, and St John WA provided emergency first aid to the victim, who has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Two males in all-black clothing who were believed to be involved in the shooting are still on the run.
"Significant police resources have been deployed and are conducting a thorough search of the area," police said in a statement.
"Members of the public are asked to stay away from the area.
"Those in the area are advised to lock their doors and windows and remain inside."
Anyone who sees the two males or notices suspicious behaviour is urged not to approach them, but to call police via Triple Zero (000) immediately.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Police will continue the search for the two suspects in all-black clothing believed to be involved in the shooting.
Very likely · Within days
Further details about the victim's condition and potential motives will be released as the investigation progresses.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What was the motive behind the shooting?
- Are the two suspects known to police or have prior criminal history?
- Was the victim targeted or was this a random act of violence?
- Have any witnesses come forward with additional information?