Man charged after teenager shot in Canberra drive-by

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 04:24 · Archive

A 29-year-old man has been charged after a teenager was seriously injured in an alleged drive-by shooting in Canberra.

A teenager was seriously injured after being shot in an alleged drive-by attack in Canberra's Lanyon Valley on Friday night about 10pm. Police allege the incident unfolded during a pursuit between two cars – a red Ford Falcon and a red Hyundai i30. The Hyundai allegedly followed the Ford Falcon along Tom Roberts Ave towards Box Hill Ave, beginning at the intersection of Abrahams Crescent and Beaumaris Street.

An individual in the Hyundai allegedly fired gunshots at the other car, striking one of the back seat passengers. The teenager was given first aid treatment by police before being taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Shortly after the alleged shooting, police witnessed a man emerge from a bush in Greaves Place and jump into a waiting Audi. The vehicle was found parked outside the suspect's home. A 29-year-old man from Gordon has been charged with using a firearm to endanger human life and was due to appear at the ACT Magistrates Court on Saturday. Police have appealed for information from anybody in the area at the time of the incident.

How it is being reported

• Man charged after teen seriously injured in alleged Canberra drive-by shootingA teenager has sustained serious injuries after being shot in an alleged drive-by attack in the country’s capital.Perth Now · 10 Oct, 03:50
• Man charged after teen seriously injured in alleged Canberra drive-by shootingA teenager has sustained serious injuries after being shot in an alleged drive-by attack in the country’s capital.The West Australian · 10 Oct, 03:50

In this story: Canberra · Lanyon Valley · Gordon · ACT Magistrates Court

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